Topic: John Yettaw
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Sen. Jim Webb breaks the ice in Burma
The reclusive regime in Burma (Myanmar) is touting its newfound openness, but skeptics wonder whether Webb's rare visit will bring any democratic reform.
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Global News Blog
Sen. Webb wins release of US prisoner in Burma. Now what?
Unemployed veteran John Yettaw, who was imprisoned for sneaking into democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi’s home in Burma, arrived in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday.
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Aung San Suu Kyi verdict draws international ire
A court in Burma (Myanmar) sentenced the opposition leader to 18 more months of house arrest for violating the terms of her detention. The trial was widely viewed as a sham.
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Global News Blog
Suu Kyi trial resumes as spotlight leaves Burma
It picked up again one day after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for the democracy leader's release at a summit in Thailand.
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Global News Blog
The American mystery man behind Aung San Suu Kyi's latest troubles
John Yettaw's unauthorized visit to the home of the Burmese Nobel Peace Prize laureate may land her in jail for another five years. Final arguments for her speedy trial begin Monday.
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Suu Kyi trial in Burma (Myanmar) highlights activist's limited power
The regime allowed journalists and diplomats to watch the trial as it entered its third day.
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Terrorism & Security
Burma opposition leader Suu Kyi faces trial after visit by uninvited American
The military junta accuses her of violating her house arrest after a Vietnam vet swam across a lake to her home.
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