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Seven arrested in protest on Suu Kyi's 63rd birthday
YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday spent her 63rd birthday alone and locked under house arrest, while seven of her supporters were detained for shouting for her freedom.
Nations:Myanmar People:Aung San Suu Kyi Condoleezza Rice Source:(AFP)
2008-06-19
Iraq, perceived hypocrisy fuel record anti-Americanism: report
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Anti-Americanism is at record levels thanks to US policies such as the war in Iraq, and Washington's perceived hypocrisy in abiding by its own democratic values, US lawmakers said Wednesday.
Nations:U.S. Afghanistan Palestine Iraq Germany Activities:Global War on Terrorism Source:(AFP)
2008-06-11
Thai opposition vows to maintain street protests
A Thai opposition group vowed on Sunday to hold more anti-government street rallies in Bangkok in a bid to force the government of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej to step down.
Nations:Thailand
2008-06-01
U.S. tells Thailand it wants democracy, not coup
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates delivered a clear message to Thai leaders on Sunday that Washington expected the military to respect its civilian masters and refrain from any attempt to seize power.
Nations:Thailand U.S. People:Robert Gates Donald H. Rumsfeld
2008-06-01
Pressure China on human rights post-Olympics: Amnesty
The world needs to maintain pressure on China for human rights reform after the Beijing Olympics, the head of Amnesty International said, as the group published its annual report Wednesday.
Activities:2008 Zimbabwe Election 2008 Beijing Olympics Darfur Genocide Crisis CIA Prison Scandal
2008-05-28
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