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Suu Kyi may soon play a role in Burma’s parliament
Aung San Suu Kyi could be given a job in Burma’s nominally civilian government if she is elected to parliament in the April by-elections.
Seventeen killed in Rangoon warehouse blast
An explosion at a warehouse in Burma’s biggest city has killed at least 17 people and injured dozens — but was not caused by a bomb, officials say.
State group urges Burma to set free political prisoners
A state-appointed body in Burma has urged officials to release "prisoners of conscience", in a sign the country may soon free political prisoners.
Burmese firm gets SA exploration right
South Africa has handed an offshore petroleum exploration right to a company reportedly tied to the military junta of Burma.
Suu Kyi’s party urges West to keep Burma sanctions
The party of Burma pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi recommended on Monday maintaining Western sanctions on the country.
Junta silent as Burma awaits Suu Kyi release
Aung San Suu Kyi was due to be freed from house arrest on Saturday, but there was still no sign the country’s army rulers were ready to release her.
Burma’s Suu Kyi files new appeal against detention
Burma opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has lodged a new appeal with the Supreme Court against her house arrest in a final attempt to win freedom.
China casts nervous eye at erstwhile ally Burma
The giant red poster staring over China’s Wanding border crossing with Burma proclaims that their "brotherly feelings will last forever".
Burma court allows Suu Kyi witness appeal
Burma’s top court agreed on Wednesday to hear an appeal by Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyers to reinstate two witnesses at her trial.
Suu Kyi lawyers challenge Burma barring of witnesses
Lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi will go to court on Friday to challenge the barring of three defence witnesses from testifying at her trial.
Suu Kyi testifies about American visitor
Aung San Suu Kyi told a court on Tuesday she didn’t think she was violating the terms of her house arrest when she gave shelter to a visitor.
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.
Burma dismisses US rights report as ‘inaccurate’
Burma’s military junta angrily dismissed two recent US government reports critical of its human rights record as unfounded and politically motivated.
Suu Kyi meets UN envoy
Detained Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi met United Nations special envoy Ibrahim Gambari on Monday.
Burma junta jails comedian for 45 years
A secret court in military-ruled Burma sentenced popular comedian and activist Zarganar to 45 years in prison on Friday.