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Burma military rule ends, but army retains grip
Burma’s military handed power to a nominally civilian government after almost half a century of army rule on Wednesday.
Burma’s new Parliament appoints junta insider as president
Burma Prime Minister Thein Sein was chosen on Friday to become the military-run country’s first civilian president in half a century.
US senator meets Suu Kyi, Burma junta leader
US Senator Jim Webb met Burma’s top military leader and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday and announced the release of a jailed American.
US senator in landmark talks with Burma’s junta
US Senator Jim Webb began historic talks with Than Shwe on Saturday, becoming the first senior Washington official to meet the head of Burma’s regime.
Ban leaves Burma ‘disappointed’ with junta
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon ended a mission to Burma on Saturday saying he was ”deeply disappointed”.
Burma’s leader warns on democracy at military parade
Burma’s junta chief Than Shwe urged parties to shun foreign ideologies if they want democracy as the military put on a show of might on Friday.