Thu. 15 Oct 2009 0510 UTC
32 Dead in Attacks on Pakistani Police
Officials say groups of gunmen stormed regional office of Federal Investigation Agency, two police training centers; many of dead appear to be police officers
Obama to Visit New Orleans, Review Rebuilding Efforts
In first visit to city since becoming president, Barack Obama will visit charter school, talk to students
Afghan Presidential Candidate Hopeful About Runoff Vote
Abdullah Abdullah says he is hopeful UN-backed investigation into ballot-stuffing will lead to runoff election
China Hands Down More Death Sentences for Xinjiang Riots
China saw its worst ethnic violence in decades, when riots erupted in Xinjiang's regional capital, Urumqi, in July
Warning, Apology Mark Week of Mixed Signals from North Korea 
Pyongyang accuses South Korea of sending warships into its waters saying clash may result; Seoul says accusations have no truth whatsoever
 |  | At least 38 people are killed in the latest in a series of gun and bomb attacks on security facilities in Pakistan. |
Police station attack| US banks Goldman Sachs and Citigroup report positive quarterly results, lifting hopes of an end to the global banking crisis. | | A Microsoft official says new trading rules are needed for the movement of electronic data around the world. |
Elderly Face Lonely Challenges |
| By SOE LWIN |
| After Cyclone Nargis destroyed their dreams of a secure future, many elderly Burmese struggle to survive without loved ones or incomes. |
The Message from Oslo |
| By AUNG ZAW |
| The example of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is also relevant in the debate over the award of this year’s prize to US President Barack Obama. |
Many Burmese Monks Arrested |
| By THE IRRAWADDY |
| The military junta arrests at least 30 monks across the country in the past two months, trying to discourage potential demonstrations. |
Burmese Activists Urge Japan to Increase Pressure on Naypyidaw |
| By LAWI WENG |
| A group of Burmese pro-democracy activists has urged Japan’s new deputy foreign minister to increase pressure on Burmese regime to start a political dialogue. |
NLD Leaders Meet EU Delegation in Rangoon |
| By KO HTWE |
| Representatives of Burma’s opposition NLD meet with an EU delegation at the party’s headquarters in Rangoon to discuss election issues. |
Sanctions Undermined by Burma's Neighbors: US |
| By WILLIAM BOOT |
| The US effort to sanction gems sales from Burma are failing, says a US government watchdog agency. |
Police brutality case under investigation
The North Okkalapa Police station is investigating the death of Kyawt Maung, allegedly beaten to death by police earlier this month. Police Station House Officer, Divisional Health Department...Rice prices soar
Prices of rice of the low and middle variety have been pushed up given the rising export demand. The Myanmar Rice Merchants Association said, the prices of rice in July......Editorial, Opinion and Analysis
Burma: Behind the talk-show
(Analysis) In a rare gesture, the Burmese military junta last week granted detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi her request to meet diplomats from the...
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