World Focus on Burma (14-11-2007)
- The impressive – but limited – soft power of the United Nations
Daily Star – Lebanon, Lebanon -
For example, in the aftermath of the recent government crackdown in Myanmar (Burma), the secretary general was able to send a representative to the country, … - Final Refuge
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While Burma (which the military government calls “Myanmar,” a name the United States does not recognize as legitimate) has recently made headlines because .. - Pressure on Myanmar junta can work, UN envoy says
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Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been under military rule since 1962, and the government has ignored a 1990 landslide election victory by Suu Kyi’s … - Prominent Monk, Labor Leader Arrested In New Myanmar Crackdown
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U Gambira, who headed the All-Burma Monks pro-democracy alliance, was active in promoting his cause abroad using a satellite phone. … - UN envoy praises changes in Burma
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“On balance, the positive outcomes of this latest mission show that the government of Myanmar can be responsive to the concerns of the international … - UN envoy positive on Myanmar trip, West doubtful
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It was Gambari’s second visit to the country formerly known as Burma since at least 10 people, and probably more, were killed in September’s ruthless … - UN envoy to meet junta as Security Council vows to keep pressure
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MYANMAR (AFP) — A UN human rights envoy was Wednesday due to meet with top Myanmar junta officials as the Security Council said the generals must to more to .. - UN Envoy:Myanmar Rulers Took Positive Steps,Must Do More -AFP
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UNITED NATIONS (AFP)–UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari told the UN Security Council Tuesday that Myanmar’s rulers have taken “positive steps” since his visit last … - Dialogue only way forward in resolving Myanmar crisis, says UN envoy
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13 November 2007 – The United Nations Special Envoy to Myanmar today urged the South-East Asian nation to immediately begin talks between the Government and … - The ‘conventional thinking’ on sanctions
Politico, DC -
In stark contrast to his statements on Cuba policy, Obama noted, “President Bush is right to try to increase pressure on Burma’s repressive regime. … - UN envoy cautiously upbeat about progress on Myanmar crisis, but …
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AP UNITED NATIONS: A UN envoy said he was making progress in nudging Myanmar’s military junta toward meaningful dialogue with the pro-democracy opposition … - Prominent Myanmar Activists Arrested
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The Democratic Voice of Burma, a Norway-based radio station run by Myanmar dissidents, reported that on Oct. 27, she laid flowers at the spot where Japanese … - UN envoy gives positive report on trip to Myanmar
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13 (Xinhua) — UN special envoy to Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari Tuesday gave a positive report of his latest trip to the Southeast Asian country, saying it has … - Official media: Two ethnic organizations criticizes Aung San Suu …
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14 (Xinhua) — Two ethnic organizations in Myanmar, in their latest announcements published in Wednesday’s official media, have criticized the ethnic part … - Mid-year gems emporium opens in Myanmar
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In the 44th annual Myanmar gems emporium held in March this year and attended by 3421 merchants including over 2000 foreign ones, 3652 lots of jade, … - Buddhists in India protest against Burma’s military junta
Thaindian.com, Thailand -
Myanmar has seen hundreds of thousands of Buddhist monks protesting in the country for the last few weeks, calling for democracy and an end to the military … - Naga support to Myanmar rebels
Thaindian.com, Thailand -
Myanmar has seen a large number of Buddhist monks protesting in the country for the last few weeks, calling for democracy and an end to the military … - Myanmar opens gem auction amid tightening sanctions
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YANGON (AFP) — Myanmar opened a lucrative auction of gems on Wednesday despite tightening Western sanctions and calls for a boycott from top international … - Singapore doctor — and alleged banker — to Myanmar’s generals
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“Singapore has been the favourite place for them to stash their money,” said Debbie Stothard of the Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma, a human rights group … - Report: PTTEP Mulls Tie-Up With China
Houston Chronicle, United States -
… National Petroleum Corp. and China National Offshore Oil Corp. already have interests in petroleum exploration areas in Myanmar, also known as Burma. … - Al Jazeera English to celebrate one year anniversary
Australian-Media.com.au, Australia -
Just recently the channel was acclaimed for producing unparalleled and exclusive coverage from Myanmar, Burma – where undercover reporters vividly portrayed … - Burma in line for new sanctions
National Post, Canada -
OTTAWA – Canada is expected to announce new sanctions against Burma in the wake of a clampdown by the military junta that killed at least 13 people and … - Canada imposes new sanctions on Myanmar
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Canada will impose “the toughest sanctions in the world” on Myanmar, also known as Burma, to further isolate its military junta after September’s violent … - China says Myanmar should not be “another Iraq”
Reuters India, India -
BEIJING (Reuters) – China does not want Myanmar to become “another Iraq”, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Wednesday, stressing his country’s opposition to … - Dhaka ‘illogical’ to keep Delhi out of Asian highway: expert
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Instead, the then government of Begum Khaleda Zia proposed a link with Myanmar and also an India-Bangladesh-Myanmar road link. Bangladesh approached India … - Bangla foreign advisor for tripartite initiative to resolve …
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Describing Bangladesh as a “very good friend of Myanmar [ Burma]“, the advisor said Bangladesh was eager to expand bilateral economic relations. … - Burma’s blood gems linked to Beijing Olympics
Mizzima.com, India -
The appeal, released Monday in New York, states that while “Burma’s rubies and jade are prized for their beauty, the ugly truth is that the trade in these … - Gambari points toward cautious optimism; international reaction mixed
Mizzima.com, India -
November 14, 2007 – Ibrahim Gambari, the United Nations Special Envoy to Burma, says that while not all of his mission’s goals were met, there have been … - Boycott clouds gem show in Myanmar
International Herald Tribune, France -
“If it comes from Burma it has magic to it,” said Peggy Jo Donahue, a spokeswoman for Jewelers of America. “It’s very difficult and painful for a lot of gem … - Britain welcomes positive UN report on Myanmar
Xinhua, China -
… be taken to ensure that the people of Myanmar have their voice heard about their own future. “The eyes of the world are still on the situation in Burma. … - Myanmar rejects “interferences” in domestic affairs
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Deputy Defense Minister Aye Myint told a news conference at the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting in Singapore that the former Burma was “stable”, … - UN envoy pushes for non-junta meetings
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YANGON (AFP) — A UN human rights envoy Wednesday pressed Myanmar’s junta to allow him to meet people other than officials and expressed concern over the … - Myanmar opens gem auction amid tightening sanctions
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YANGON (AFP) — Myanmar opened a lucrative auction of gems on Wednesday despite tightening Western sanctions and calls for a boycott from top international … - Burma pearls restore swine
Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia -
BURMA opened a lucrative auction of gems yesterday, despite tightening Western sanctions and calls for a boycott from top international jewellers after the … - Myanmar’s junta deceiving its own people and the UN
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But for Ibrahim Gambari, who yesterday spoke to the Security Council, some progress is being made in talks with Burma’s military rulers. … - Burma: Media blackout blocks updates on country’s security
Adnkronos International Italia, Italy -
The US envoy to the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad on Wednesday complained that the military leaders in Burma (or Myanmar) have made no move to accept … - Burma Detains 3 More Activists During Visit of UN Human Rights Envoy
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By VOA News Witnesses in Burma say three more activists have been arrested as UN human rights envoy Paulo Sergio Pinheiro meets with Burmese military … - Canada imposes sanctions against Burma
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The repression in Burma, also known as Myanmar, has grown worse in the past weeks and months,” Bernier said. “People are being arrested, people are being … - Canada announces tougher sanctions against Burma
CTV.ca, Canada -
Canada announced tougher sanctions against Burma today in response to a violent crackdown by the country’s military junta on demonstrators last September. … - Ottawa announces Myanmar sanctions
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“The regime in Burma is abhorrent to Canadian values (and) we are going to impose the toughest sanctions in the world,” Bernier said in a policy speech. … - Foreign Secretary statement on Burma
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Stresses the need for the Government of Myanmar to create conditions for dialogue and reconciliation by relaxing, as a first step, the conditions of … - Growing impact of HIV/AIDS on teenage girls
The New Nation, Bangladesh -
… has estimated that as many as 50 percent of sex workers in Kenya were HIV-positive; 45 percent in Guyana; and 50 percent in Myanmar (Burma). … - ILO asks Myanmar to declare forced labour banned
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The statement reflected concern over the fate in Myanmar, the former Burma, of an accord in February this year allowing the ILO office in Yangon to … - Dams May Damage Mekong River, Groups Say
National Geographic, DC -
The river— which runs through China, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam—already faces threats from pollution, climate change, .. - Chinese Premier to Discuss Climate
Houston Chronicle, United States -
The situation in Myanmar, also called Burma, would probably not occupy a high place on the agenda, although some leaders would probably discuss it, He said. … - Sanctions on Burma inadequate
New Democratic Party of Canada (press release), Canada -
… Critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre), criticized the Conservatives for taking half-measures against the junta regime in Burma, also known as Myanmar. … - ASEAN honor on the line in Burma future
The Standard, Hong Kong -
Southeast Asian leaders will seek to capitalize on signs of progress in Burma at their annual summit next week, hopeful their controversial engagement of …
