Archive for July 3rd, 2009

Myanmar denies UN chief’s request to see Suu Kyi (AP)

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon waves upon his arrival at a hotel Friday, July 3, 2009 in Yangon, Myanmar. Ban said he would lobby Myanmar's junta chief directly Friday for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, acknowledging that his high-profile mission will be 'very difficult.' (AP Photo/Khin Mang Win)AP - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" after Myanmar's military ruler rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.


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Afghans wary of new US, Britain operations – AFP


ABC News

Afghans wary of new US, Britain operations
AFP
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AFP) — Residents of Afghanistan's Helmand are sceptical about US and British operations underway in their southern province, uncertain they can end Taliban attacks and intimidation. It is not just the insurgency that contributes ...
Marines seek to cut Afghan insurgent supply linesThe Associated Press

Insurgents Step Up Attacks on MarinesWashington Post
Marines targeting Taliban in Afghan pushCNN
BBC News -Bloomberg -Christian Science Monitor
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UK forces 'encounter few Taliban' – BBC News


Telegraph.co.uk

UK forces 'encounter few Taliban'
BBC News
British forces on a major operation in Afghanistan say they have encountered little resistance from the Taliban. Troops are moving into a large swathe of territory in Helmand province that had been a stronghold for insurgents. ...
Marines seek to cut Afghan insurgent supply linesThe Associated Press

US Marine commander out shopping in AfghanistanAFP
Insurgents Step Up Attacks on MarinesWashington Post
CNN -guardian.co.uk -Bloomberg
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Honduras Court Rebuffs OAS on Zelaya's Return – Voice of America


FOXNews

Honduras Court Rebuffs OAS on Zelaya's Return
Voice of America
The Honduran Supreme Court has rejected a call from the head of the Organization of American States to return deposed leader Manuel Zelaya to the presidency. OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza flew Friday to Tegucigalpa for his ...
Honduras' new leaders reject appeal for Zelaya's returnCNN International

Officials Refuse to Restore Ousted LeaderWashington Post
Defiant Honduras coup leaders pull out of OASAFP
New York Times -Los Angeles Times -TIME
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Honduras Court Rebuffs OAS on Zelaya's Return – Voice of America


Los Angeles Times

Honduras Court Rebuffs OAS on Zelaya's Return
Voice of America
The Honduran Supreme Court has rejected a call from the head of the Organization of American States to return deposed leader Manuel Zelaya to the presidency. OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza flew Friday to Tegucigalpa for his ...
Honduras' new leaders reject appeal for Zelaya's returnCNN International

Tensions mount as Honduras defies OASLos Angeles Times
Envoy Seeks Ousted Honduran President's ReturnNew York Times
MiamiHerald.com -BBC News -Christian Science Monitor
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Myanmar Denies UN Chief a Meeting – New York Times


New York Times

Myanmar Denies UN Chief a Meeting
New York Times
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon waved upon his arrival at a hotel in Yangon, Myanmar on Friday. Mr. Ban said he had asked the generals to free their many political prisoners, including Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, but there was no sign ...
UN secretary-general defends his approach to the jobLos Angeles Times

UN Chief Asks Burmese Junta for Meeting with Aung San Suu KyiVoice of America
UN's Ban denied Suu Kyi meetingReuters South Africa
The Age -BBC News -CNN International
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