Italy Holds State Funeral for Earthquake Victims
Flower-covered wooden coffins are lined up on the grounds of a police academy in L'Aquila, the epicenter of the 6. 3 magnitude quake
Kim Jong Il Enhances Relative's Role
Jang Song Taek saw his share price rise dramatically this week in North Korea's political market
Japan Renews Sanctions on North Korea
Japan and the US are pushing the United Nations Security Council to condemn the launch, which they say was a cover-up to test a long-range missile
Top Obama Aide Foresees Gradual Economic Improvement
Chief of White House National Economic Council, Larry Summers says there are promising signs that a bottom to recession may have been reached Full story
Clinton Skeptical About Claimed Iranian Nuclear Strides
But she said claims underscore need for Iran to cooperate with UN nuclear weapons inspectors
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| A state funeral is held in Italy for 205 victims of the devastating earthquake, as the country observes a day of mourning. | | Turkmenistan blames Russia for causing an explosion on a gas pipeline, saying Moscow cut its imports without notice. |
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Rally six years after Saddam
Bangladesh to Seek Foreign Help with Gas Exploration
4/10/2009
By By Tun Kyaw: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced on Wednesday that Bangladesh needs foreign assistance with offshore gas exploration and developing infrastructure for hydroelectric and solar power.
Chin suffers from inadequate access to protection in India
4/9/2009
By Nava Thakuria: The Chin people of Burma, who are living in the Indian capital, suffers from less access to humanitarian relief and services by the local government and also the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office in New Delhi.
150 Families Arrive Model Village on Western Border
4/10/2009
Maungdaw: 150 families from Burma proper arrived on Thursday in Maungdaw, a western border town near Bangladesh, to settle in model villages along the border, said a clerk from the Maungdaw district office.
Soldiers Deployed to Border
4/10/2009
Maungdaw: Nearly 500 Burmese soldiers have been deployed at four key places along the border in northern Maungdaw Township since Monday to help with construction of a border fence, said a source close to the army.
| United States to review Burma policy Apr 10, 2009 (DVB)–The United States has announced it will review policy to Burma following a rare US official visit to the country last month and an acknowledgement by the government in February that its policy has so far failed. - more |
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| Junta rely on drug money to stay in power Apr 10, 2009 (DVB)–Profits from Burma’s opium trade are working their way into the pockets of local government authorities, claims a report which found an increase in poppy cultivation last year across Burma’s northeastern Shan state. - more |
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| Military force cashew farmers to neglect land Apr 10, 2009 (DVB)–Restrictions in movement imposed by the Burmese military on Mon villagers in Tenasserim division are forcing local cashew growers to neglect their farmland and incur a substantial loss in harvest, a report found. - more |
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| Karen leaders meet with Thai foreign minister Apr 10, 2009 (DVB)–Leaders of Burma’s principal armed opposition group met with the Thai foreign minister on Monday to discuss human rights abuses and the possibility of reconciliation with Burma’s ruling junta. - more |
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| Chin refugees in Delhi struggle to access aid Apr 9, 2009 (DVB)–Refugees from northwest Burma who seek asylum in India are suffering unbearable living conditions and long waiting periods before registration, according to a report published yesterday. - more |
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| Army offensive to clear way for deep-sea port Apr 9, 2009 (DVB)–A border offensive this week against Burma’s main armed opposition group is an attempt to clear the area of rebels prior to the construction of a deep-sea port and coal factory, said an opposition group member. - more |
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| Opposition leader’s lawyer resorts to pleading Apr 9, 2009 (DVB)–The lawyer of imprisoned opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said that only pleading with the government will allow him access to his client, as her stated release date draws closer. - more |
Economic Crisis Puts Dampener on Burma’s Water Festival |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| The global economic crisis threatens to put a dampener on Buddhist New Year festivities, known as the water festival, which begin this weekend in Burma and other countries of Southeast Asia. |
US and Australia Agree to Work on Burma Issue |
| By LALIT K JHA |
| The US and Australia have agreed to continue to work together to achieve a democratic Burma, following two-days of consultations. |
Suu Kyi’s Lawyer Tries Third Appeal |
| By THE IRRAWADDY |
| The lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s detained pro-democracy leader, sends a letter to Premier Gen Thein Sein, asking that he be allowed to meet with his client. |
Thingyan, a Time of Tradition and Reckless Excess |
| By ARKAR MOE |
| Irresponsible behavior, often fueled by alcohol and drug abuse, is increasingly overshadowing Burma’s traditional New Year’s celebrations. |
Burma Faces Shortage of TB Drugs in 2010 |
| By WAI SANN |
| Burma is in desperate need of funding for tuberculosis drugs as its current supplier plans to end its support at the end of this year. |
Critical Report on Nargis Relief Criticized by NGOs |
| By WAI MOE |
| A wide range of NGOs engaged in the Cyclone Nargis relief effort challenge a critical report by Johns Hopkins University and the Thailand-based Emergency Assistance Team. |
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The sanctions carousel
(Letter to the Editor) In February, I wrote an article entitled Burma's policy debate: polarization and paralysis, in an attempt to try to move the debate about...
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