Topic: National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma
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UN chief faces steep challenge in Burma
Ban Ki-moon arrived in Burma (Myanmar) Friday in a risky bid to break the political stalemate. He will press for the release of political prisoners, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Burma (Myanmar) presses rebels in bid to eliminate armed opposition
The offensive is pushing thousands of refugees into Thailand. It appears to be a rebuke to Burma's neighbor, which has criticized the junta for its trial of democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Burma's junta promises democracy, but most are wary
The government's surprise announcement to hold a constitutional referendum is being met with deep skepticism.
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Report on fossil finds? Burmese censors say no.
A popular weekly recently had one-quarter of its stories rejected out of hand. Editors don't ask why.
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