In Myanmar, expectations were low for U.N. visit Los Angeles Times - 2009-07-05 02:02:31 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expresses disappointment at not being allowed to see pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. A former prisoner says he's
UN chief leaves Myanmar 'disappointed' with junta Los Angeles Times - 2009-07-04 20:02:12 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ended a mission to Myanmar today saying he was "deeply disappointed" that the isolated nation's top military ruler
UN chief rebukes Burma over Suu Kyi Financial Times - 2009-07-04 11:01:23 In rare public criticism made while inside the military-run state, Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary general, chided the junta for preventing him from mee
Burma Denies U.N. Chief's Second Request to See Suu Kyi Fox News - 2009-07-04 05:51:53 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" after Burma's military ruler rejected his second and final request to me
U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Associated Press - 2009-07-04 05:18:23 BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- As U2 kicks off its world tour, the Irish rockers are turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu
Myanmar denies U.N. chief a visit with Suu Kyi CNN.com - 2009-07-04 05:11:30 United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon was denied permission to see Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reporters traveling with the secretary-ge
U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Boston Globe - 2009-07-04 05:05:32 As U2 kicks off its world tour the rock band is turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi Boston Globe - 2009-07-04 05:05:21 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" after Myanmar's military ruler rejected his second and final request to
Myanmar Denies U.N. Chief a Meeting New York Times - 2009-07-04 02:21:44 Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations secretary general, said his request to see the democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi had been rejected by Myanmar’s ru
Myanmar Denies U.N. Chief a Meeting New York Times - 2009-07-04 02:11:31 Ban Ki-moon said his request to see the democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi had been rejected by Myanmar’s ruling generals.
U.N.'s Ban to meet again with Myanmar supremo over Suu Kyi Reuters - 2009-07-03 20:41:50 NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets again with Myanmar junta supremo on Saturday when he expects a verdict on whet
U.N.'s Ban to meet again with Myanmar supremo over Suu Kyi Boston Globe - 2009-07-03 20:04:50 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets again with Myanmar junta supremo on Saturday when he expects a verdict on whether he will be allowed to visit
Ban Ki-moon criticised for Burma junta praise The Guardian - 2009-07-03 17:31:01 The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, faced a barrage of criticism tonight for apparently praising the Burmese junta without winning any concessions
Myanmar's history of sanctions CNN.com - 2009-07-03 17:24:36 CNN's Pauline Chiou takes a look at the history of sanctions against Myanmar and their effectiveness.
UK's Brown urges Myanmar to halt Suu Kyi trial Reuters - 2009-07-03 15:05:43 LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on Myanmar authorities on Friday to halt the trial of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi
U.N. chief in Myanmar CNN.com - 2009-07-03 14:40:03 The U.N. secretary-general is in Myanmar calling for the release of political prisoners. CNN's Dan Rivers reports.
Myanmar fossil may shed light on evolution Boston Globe - 2009-07-03 08:49:42 Fossils recently discovered in Myanmar could prove that the common ancestors of humans, monkeys and apes evolved from primates in Asia, rather than Af
U.N.'s Ban meets with Myanmar's junta supremo Reuters - 2009-07-03 06:33:08 NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - Myanmar junta supremo Than Shwe smiled briefly but gave nothing away as he listened on Friday to U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon
U.N. Chief to Lobby Burma for Suu Kyi's Release Fox News - 2009-07-03 06:32:11 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ventured into talks with Burma's junta chief Friday for what he called "a very tough mission" to win freedom for th
UN chief to lobby for Suu Kyi release The Guardian - 2009-07-03 06:01:51 Ban Ki-moon says he will argue for release of political prisoners during talks with military junta leaderThe UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, today
U.N. Chief to Seek Release of Suu Kyi New York Times - 2009-07-03 05:23:28 The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, arrived in Myanmar on Friday for a journey he has said will be difficult as he seeks the release of
Suu Kyi trial postponed as U.N. chief arrives CNN.com - 2009-07-03 05:16:03 Officials in Myanmar are delaying the resumption of the trial of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a spokesman for her political party sa
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