Myanmar among new Asia-Europe forum members
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An Asia-Europe forum has accepted Myanmar and 12 other new members ahead of a summit strained by Yangon&#39;s human rights record and detention of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.
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The EU's special envoy for Myanmar on Tuesday urged the country's military regime to free democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi as he kicked off an Asian tour aimed at pressuring the junta for reform.
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Ten years have passed since the first Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) opened in Bangkok, but Asian and European leaders are still struggling to prove that their forum results in more than just hot air.
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Al centro del colloquio Myanmar e il nucleare iraniano
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EU foreign ministers have agreed to attend a key summit with Asian states next month after breaking a deadlock in a row over Burma, but warned against Rangoon&#39;s participation at top level.
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ASIA/MYANMAR - Accordo di pace fra la giunta militare e un gruppo dellÂetnia Karen Yangon (Agenzia Fides) - La giunta militare al potere in Myanmar ha annunciato di aver raggiunto un accordo con i ribelli di etnia karen che da oltre mezzo secolo combattono nel territorio birmano rivendicando autonomia, giustizia, rispetto dei dirit...
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Vietnam hopes Myanmar will make active contributions to the activities of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan said on Thursday.
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Efforts to promote democracy in Myanmar must remain a priority for the international community, European Union special envoy for Myanmar Piero Fassino said here Friday.
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Myanmar, also known as Burma, has confirmed the ousting of its prime minister Khin Nyunt. A senior figure in the country&#39;s ruling military junta, said he has been replaced by a deputy to one of the top two generals in the country.
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Vientiane: The 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) today decided to establish a &#39;formidable regional grouping&#39;, comprising India and China as well, that will rival the trade blocs of Europe and the United States.
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The European Union set a one-month deadline for Myanmar&#39;s military leadership to free opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi or face tougher financial and travel sanctions.
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The EU is set to impose new sanctions against Burma, overshadowing a summit of Asian and European leaders.
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The European Union is set to bolster sanctions against Myanmar after the military-ruled country failed to yield to EU demands before a weekend Europe-Asia summit that was clouded by the issue.
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HANOI - Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told delegates at the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM 5) in Vietnam&#39;s capital Friday that Germany expects Myanmar (Burma) to take steps to improve its human rights record, according to delegation members.
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France called on China and Southeast Asia on Monday to put more pressure on Myanmar's ruling junta to start proper talks about political reform with detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. "I have come to South East Asia to tell Burma's neighbours that no progress can be made in Burma without their intervention and assistance," French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner wrote in editorials in several regional newspapers.
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The party of detained opposition figure  Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday welcomed the United Nations'  decision to add Myanmar to its list of nations that represent  threats to international peace and security.
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HANOI -- The fifth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) will open in Hanoi, Vietnam with the participation of 39 leaders, including the President Roh Moo-hyun.