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Suicide Bomber Kills 51 at Army Recruitment Center in Baghdad
Attack in the country is the deadliest since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan last week
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Deadly attack hits Iraqi recruits
At least 51 people are killed and many more injured in a suicide attack at an army recruitment centre in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
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By KO HTWE |
Stickers bearing the portrait of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and urging people not to vote in the November election are appearing throughout Rangoon. |
Shan State Railway to Suppress Armed Ethnic Groups: Rights Groups |
By WAI MOE |
Human rights groups say the military is building the new railway to Kengtung in Shan State to suppress ethnic groups |
Government Buildings Must be Ready by Election: Than Shwe |
By NAYEE LIN LATT |
Than Shwe orders construction of government buildings in Naypyidaw to be completed by the election. |
Junta Buys DKBA Allegiance |
By THE IRRAWADDY |
A delegation from the DKBA agrees border guard force terms with the Burmese junta after a 10-day visit to Naypyidaw. |
Imprisoned Student Leader Denounces Election |
By KO HTWE |
Htay Kywe, an imprisoned 88 Generation Students leader, says Burma's election will be “insignificant” without Aung San Suu Kyi. |
Majority of Public will not Vote: Survey |
By THE IRRAWADDY |
A majority of Rangoon residents said they will not vote in the Nov. 7 election, while others are expressing little interest in the political parties contesting the election. |
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