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US backs Burma 'war crimes' panel

Wednesday, August 18th 2010, 20:14
related countries: United States United States

The US says it will support the creation of an international commission to investigate alleged war crimes by Burma's military junta.
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Barclays settles criminal charge

Monday, August 16th 2010, 18:14
related countries: Cuba Cuba, Iran Iran, Libya Libya, United States United States

Barclays Bank is to pay $298m (£190m) to settle criminal charges that it violated US sanctions in dealings with Cuba, Iran, Libya, Sudan and Burma.
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Burmese junta sets election date

Friday, August 13th 2010, 10:58

Burma's first general election for two decades will be held on 7 November, the ruling generals announce, ending months of speculation.
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N Korea minister in Burma visit

Thursday, July 29th 2010, 7:40
related countries: North Korea North Korea, United States United States

North Korea's foreign minister arrives in Burma, days after the US voiced concern about possible nuclear co-operation between the two authoritarian states.
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N Korea minister in Burma visit

Thursday, July 29th 2010, 7:40
related countries: North Korea North Korea, United States United States

North Korea's foreign minister arrives in Burma, days after the US voiced concern about possible nuclear co-operation between the two authoritarian states.
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India welcomes Burma junta leader

Tuesday, July 27th 2010, 14:28
related countries: India India

Burmese junta leader General Than Shwe is welcomed in India's capital, as officials sign deals on smuggling and trade.
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Burma's leader in India amid row

Sunday, July 25th 2010, 8:43
related countries: India India

Burmese military ruler General Than Shwe arrives in India on an official visit, which has been condemned by human rights groups.
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Korea, Burma to dominate talks

Tuesday, July 20th 2010, 5:59
related countries: North Korea North Korea

A regional summit of Asean foreign ministers will be dominated by tension on the Korean peninsula, Burma and economic recovery.
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Burma junta support group splits

Thursday, July 15th 2010, 15:39

A group that backs Burma's junta disbands and gives its assets to a new political party, months before an expected election.
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Burma ex-NLD group to run in poll

Saturday, July 10th 2010, 15:12

A splinter group from Burma's pro-democracy party the NLD is registered to run in controversial elections.
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'White' elephant captured in Burma

Tuesday, June 29th 2010, 16:40

A rare 'white' elephant, a traditional symbol of good fortune in south-east Asia, is captured in Burma, state media reports.
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In pictures

Tuesday, June 22nd 2010, 6:10

Unending woe of Burma's Rohingya refugees
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Supporters mark Suu Kyi birthday

Saturday, June 19th 2010, 5:22

Supporters of Burma's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi mark her 65th birthday, as world leaders call for her release.
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Many killed by Burma landslides

Thursday, June 17th 2010, 7:46

Landslides and floods caused by torrential rain have killed 46 people in Burma this week, state television has reported.
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Burma denies nuclear programme

Friday, June 11th 2010, 23:23

Burma denies reports it is developing a nuclear weapons programme, saying such reports were "politically motivated".
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Burma 'trying for nuclear weapon'

Saturday, June 5th 2010, 2:24

Burma is working to develop a nuclear weapon, a Burmese army defector claims in a documentary film.
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US senator cancels visit to Burma

Thursday, June 3rd 2010, 14:12
related countries: North Korea North Korea, United States United States

US Senator Jim Webb cancels a visit to Burma over concerns it is working with North Korea on a nuclear programme.
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Chinese premier builds Burma ties

Thursday, June 3rd 2010, 9:53
related countries: China China

China's Premier Wen Jiabao says relations with Burma have been improved by his visit to the isolated military-run country.
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UN says N Korea in nuclear trade

Friday, May 28th 2010, 9:26
related countries: Iran Iran, North Korea North Korea

North Korea is contravening a UN ban by trading in nuclear material and technology with Iran, Syria and Burma, a UN panel has found.
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US diplomat in Burma poll warning

Monday, May 10th 2010, 16:35
related countries: United States United States

A senior US diplomat speaks of 'profound disappointment' over preparations for planned elections in Burma.
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US envoy voices Burma poll fears

Sunday, May 9th 2010, 13:30
related countries: United States United States

A senior US envoy says he is "troubled" by what he has seen in Burma as it prepares for its first elections in two decades.
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Burma democracy party dissolved

Friday, May 7th 2010, 5:43

The pro-democracy party of Aung San Suu Kyi is disbanded, when a deadline expires to register in Burma's election.
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Burma PM 'applies to form party'

Friday, April 30th 2010, 14:20

Burma's PM and 26 others apply to form a new political party in a move critics say will increase military hold over polls.
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Burma leaders 'set for poll run'

Tuesday, April 27th 2010, 12:31

Several senior Burma leaders have resigned their military posts so they can run in forthcoming elections, reports say.
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Blasts rock Burmese city Rangoon

Thursday, April 15th 2010, 13:10
related places: Rangoon

Three bombs explode in the Burmese city of Rangoon killing at least nine people and injuring scores more, reports say.
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Asean leaders in Burma poll call

Friday, April 9th 2010, 14:30
related countries: Vietnam Vietnam
related places: Hanoi

South East Asian leaders meeting in Hanoi call on Burma's military government to hold free and fair elections.
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Burma focus urged at Asean talks

Thursday, April 8th 2010, 11:49
related countries: Vietnam Vietnam

Asian leaders are urged to put pressure on Burma as they meet in Vietnam, while Thailand's PM pulls out amid domestic unrest.
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Poll position

Tuesday, March 30th 2010, 14:37

Is Suu Kyi's party right to boycott Burma's election?
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Suu Kyi party to boycott election

Monday, March 29th 2010, 14:18

Burma's opposition National League for Democracy says it will not take part in military-run elections expected this year.
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Hints of change

Saturday, March 27th 2010, 16:36

Mixed messages from Burma's military rulers
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Burma stages army parade

Saturday, March 27th 2010, 13:32

Burma holds its annual Armed Forces Day parade, the last before multi-party elections due later this year.
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UN urges Burma poll credibility

Friday, March 26th 2010, 4:13

The UN calls for credible polls in Burma, which it says will require the release of political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Suu Kyi 'opposes election role'

Tuesday, March 23rd 2010, 11:53

Burma's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi opposes her party registering for elections, her lawyer says.
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