Myanmar forces raid monasteries after opening fire on protesters
Myanmar security forces raided two Buddhist
monasteries early Thursday, beating up and hauling away more than 70
monks after a day of violent confrontation with monk-led protesters
left at least one dead, Buddhist clergy said.
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Police seal off Pakistani capital to prevent protests over
Musharraf's candidacy
President Gen. Pervez Musharraf formalized his
candidacy for a new five-year term Thursday as security forces
sealed off the Pakistani capital to prevent a planned protest by
angry attorneys.
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US pushes China to use influence over Myanmar
The United States pressed China and other allies
of Myanmar on Wednesday to use their influence to convince the
military junta to ease its harsh policies and stop a crackdown
against protesters.
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