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A pro-democracy activist for Myanmar holds a portrait of opposition ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:15:48 GMT

(Reuters) - A pro-democracy activist for Myanmar holds a portrait of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest in New Delhi August 12, 2009. A special committee of the U.N. General Assembly condemned North Korea and Myanmar on Thursday for what it said were widespread human rights violations in the two Asian countries. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/Files

Myanmar activists shout a slogan during a rally calling for ...

(AP) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:24:12 GMT

(AP) - Myanmar activists shout a slogan during a rally calling for the release of their pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Myanmar's detained opposition leader Suu Kyi has sent a letter to the head of the country's junta seeking a meeting to discuss how they can cooperate for the national interest, a spokesman for her party said Monday.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Myanmar activists shout a slogan during a rally calling for ...

(AP) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:23:48 GMT

Nyan Win, lawyer for Myanmar's pro democracy leader Aung San ...

(AP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:45:36 GMT

(AP) - Nyan Win, lawyer for Myanmar's pro democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, talks to journalists during at her party's headquarters on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

This file image from a frame grab shows Myanmar's opposition ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:17 GMT

(Reuters) - This file image from a frame grab shows Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) being escorted to a car on the third day of her trial at Yangon's Insein Prison, after the junta allowed diplomats and media to observe the trial May 20, 2009. . REUTERS/Reuters TV/MRTV/Files

Supporters of Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:02:19 GMT

(AFP/File) - Supporters of Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, gather on the steps of the Sydney Opera House in October. Supporters voiced guarded hope after US President Barack Obama raised her case directly with the junta, but some accused Southeast Asian leaders of undercutting his message.(AFP/File/Greg Wood)

(L-R) Myanmar's Prime Minister General Thein Sein, Philippines ...

(AFP) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:07:49 GMT

(AFP) - (L-R) Myanmar's Prime Minister General Thein Sein, Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong pictured at the ASEAN-US leaders meeting in Singapore on November 15. US President Barack Obama used a landmark encounter with Thein Sein on Sunday to demand freedom for detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Mandel Ngan)

Graphic showing US President Barack Obama's schedule for ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:07:49 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - Graphic showing US President Barack Obama's schedule for his tour of Asia, which started in Japan. US President Barack Obama used a landmark encounter with the prime minister of military-run Myanmar on Sunday to demand freedom for detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Graphic)

US President Barack Obama speaks during meetings with Russian ...

(AFP) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:07:49 GMT

(AFP) - US President Barack Obama speaks during meetings with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (not pictured) in Singapore, site of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, November 15. Obama used a landmark encounter with the prime minister of military-run Myanmar on Sunday to demand freedom for detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Saul Loeb)

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sits alongside National ...

(AFP) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:29:59 GMT

(AFP) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sits alongside National Security Advisor James Jones during meetings in Singapore. US President Barack Obama pressed Sunday for Myanmar's military junta to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, during a landmark encounter with the regime's prime minister, the White House said.(AFP/Saul Loeb)

US President Barack Obama pressed Sunday for Myanmar's military ...

(AFP) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:54:36 GMT

(AFP) - US President Barack Obama pressed Sunday for Myanmar's military junta to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, during a landmark encounter with the regime's prime minister, the White House said.(AFP)

Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is pictured following ...

(AFP/File) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:25:44 GMT

(AFP/File) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is pictured following a meeting with US government officials in Yangon, on November 4. US President Barack Obama Saturday urged Myanmar to release detained democracy leader and other political prisoners, urging the regime to take a path to "true security and prosperity."(AFP/File/Hla Hla Htay)

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is seen during a news ...

(AFP/POOL) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:28:20 GMT

(AFP/POOL) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is seen during a news conference inside the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacanang, Metro Manila, on November 12. Clinton called again for the unconditional release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, but suggested there could be high-level contacts with the country's military leaders at a summit this weekend.(AFP/POOL/John Javellana)

Aung San Suu Kyi (R) arrives for a meeting with U.S. Assistant ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:46:15 GMT

(Reuters) - Aung San Suu Kyi (R) arrives for a meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) at the Inya Lake Hotel in Yangon November 4, 2009. REUTERS/Aung Hla Tun

Aung San Suu Kyi (R) arrives for a meeting with U.S. Assistant ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:17:21 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) speaks with Philippine ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:44:22 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) speaks with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Romulo inside the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacanang, Metro Manila November 12, 2009. Clinton called again on Thursday for the unconditional release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, but suggested there could be high-level contacts with the country's military leaders at a summit this weekend. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES POLITICS)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) gestures as Philippine ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:43:16 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) gestures as Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Romulo looks on during a news conference inside the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacanang, Metro Manila November 12, 2009. Clinton called again on Thursday for the unconditional release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, but suggested there could be high-level contacts with the country's military leaders at a summit this weekend. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES POLITICS)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gestures during a news ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:42:07 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gestures during a news conference inside the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacanang, Metro Manila November 12, 2009. Clinton called again on Thursday for the unconditional release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, but suggested there could be high-level contacts with the country's military leaders at a summit this weekend. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES POLITICS)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington October ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:37:49 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington October 19, 2009. United States called again on Thursday for the unconditional release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and said elections in the reclusive state next year would be credible only if the opposition participated. REUTERS/Larry Downing

Members of the detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:15:01 GMT

(AP) - Members of the detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party observe one-minute silence in memory of fallen national leaders during the party's celebration to mark 89th Anniversary of National Day at the party's headquarters Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Members of the detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:14:10 GMT

Senior leaders of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:50:55 GMT

(AP) - Senior leaders of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party attend the party's celebration to mark the 89th anniversary of the country's National Day at the party's headquarters, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:48:54 GMT

(AP) - Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party observe one minute of silence in memory of fallen national leaders during the party's celebration to mark the 89th anniversary of the country's National Day at the party's headquarters, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:25:14 GMT

(AP) - Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party line up to welcome visitors outside the party's headquarters before a celebration to mark the 89th anniversary of the country's National Day Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

A member of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:20:59 GMT

(AP) - A member of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party pins a small portrait of the party's leader on shirt of a boy outside the party's headquarters during a celebration to mark the 89th anniversary of the country's National Day Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:19:56 GMT

(AP) - Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party show portraits of their leader to visitors as they sell them outside the party's headquarters during to mark the 89th anniversary of the country's National Day Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Police trucks are parked in downtown Yangon as detained pro-democracy ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:16:05 GMT

(AP) - Police trucks are parked in downtown Yangon as detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party celebrates the 89th anniversary of the country's National Day at the party's headquarters Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Visitors buy portraits of detained pro-democracy leader Aung ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:16 GMT

(AP) - Visitors buy portraits of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi outside the headquarters of the opposition leader's National League for Democracy Party before a celebration to mark the 89th anniversary of the country's National Day Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:09:44 GMT

(AP) - Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party sell portraits of their leader outside the party's headquarters during a celebration to mark the 89th anniversary of the country's National Day Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Aung San Suu Kyi (C) arrives for a meeting with U.S. Assistant ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:49:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Aung San Suu Kyi (C) arrives for a meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) at the Inya Lake Hotel in Yangon November 4, 2009. REUTERS/Aung Hla Tun/Files

Ambassador to ASEAN Scot Alan Marciel, center, of the United ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:30:01 GMT

(AP) - Ambassador to ASEAN Scot Alan Marciel, center, of the United States, discusses with unidentified officials prior to the resumption of a session of the Special ASEAN-U.S. Senior Officials' Meeting Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Manila's financial district of Makati city in the Philippines. The senior officials are meeting in Manila to prepare the agenda for the Nov. 15 summit of ASEAN leaders and President Barack Obama in the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Singapore. Marciel recently met with Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and ruling Myanmar military junta. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiles following a meeting ...

(AFP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:25:30 GMT

(AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiles following a meeting with US diplomats in Yangon. A US diplomat said Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy.(AFP/Hla Hla Htay)

The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for 14 years held ...

(AFPTV) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:25:30 GMT

(AFPTV) - The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for 14 years held talks with pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday after the ruling junta granted the Nobel laureate a rare break from detention. Duration: 01:39(AFPTV)

Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (R) and US Assistant ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:37:43 GMT

(AFP/File) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (R) and US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) leave following their meeting at a hotel in Yangon on November 4. Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy, a US diplomat said after the highest-level talks with the ruling junta in years.(AFP/File/Hla Hla Htay)

A pro-democracy activist for Myanmar holds a portrait of Aung ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:02:03 GMT

(Reuters) - A pro-democracy activist for Myanmar holds a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest in New Delhi August 12, 2009. It would be "very hard" for next year's elections in Myanmar to be legitimate without the involvement of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a senior United States official said. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/Files

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:47:03 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Scot Marciel addresses a forum at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University November 5, 2009. Marciel was addressing a forum of journalists, diplomats and activists after returning from a landmark two-day visit by a U.S. delegation to army-ruled Myanmar, which met junta officials and detained opposition Aung San Suu Kyi. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa (THAILAND POLITICS)

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:47:00 GMT

In this photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, Khin Maung Swe, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:47:10 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, Khin Maung Swe, party spokesman of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party, talks to journalists after meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell at the party's headquarters in Yangon, Myanmar. The highest-ranking American diplomat to visit Myanmar in 14 years offered improved relations Wednesday if its military regime moves toward democracy, putting into action the Obama administration's new policy of engagement with the isolated country. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

In this photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, members of detained ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:39:25 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party gather under portraits of their leader at the party's headquarters while waiting for U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Yangon, Myanmar. The highest-ranking American diplomat to visit Myanmar in 14 years offered improved relations Wednesday if its military regime moves toward democracy, putting into action the Obama administration's new policy of engagement with the isolated country. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

In this photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, U.S. Assistant ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:21:35 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell is welcomed by members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party at the party's headquarters in Yangon, Myanmar. The highest-ranking American diplomat to visit Myanmar in 14 years offered improved relations Wednesday if its military regime moves toward democracy, putting into action the Obama administration's new policy of engagement with the isolated country. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) shakes hands with ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:02:16 GMT

(AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) shakes hands with deputy Scot Marciel (L) as US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (R) looks on at a hotel in Yangon. Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years.(AFP/Hla Hla Htay)

A top US official held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar's ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:02:16 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - A top US official held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years.(AFP/Graphic)

Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiles following a meeting ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:02:16 GMT

(AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiles following a meeting with US diplomats in Yangon. A top US official held talks with Suu Kyi as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years.(AFP/Hla Hla Htay)

US envoys Kurt Campbell (left) and Scot Marciel held talks with ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:11:12 GMT

(AFP/File) - US envoys Kurt Campbell (left) and Scot Marciel held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years.(AFP/File/Tim Sloan)

Graphic on the historic visit of two senior US officials to ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:37:11 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - Graphic on the historic visit of two senior US officials to military-ruled Myanmar, aimed at improving ties with the ruling junta. A top US official held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years.(AFP/Graphic)

Kurt Campbell (L), assistant secretary of state for East Asian ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:37:11 GMT

(AFP/File) - Kurt Campbell (L), assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs and the US ambassdor for ASEAN affairs, Scot Marciel (R). A top US official held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years.(AFP/File/Tim Sloan)

Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi exits ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:07:16 GMT

(AP) - Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi exits the Inya Lake Hotel after meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Yangon, Myanmar, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Campbell met Suu Kyi on Wednesday in a visit that marked the highest-ranking talks between an American and Myanmar's detained opposition leader in 14 years. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, right, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:05:54 GMT

(AP) - Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, right, walks with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell after their meeting at the Inya Lake Hotel, in Yangon, Myanmar, Wednesday, Nov. 4. 2009. Campbell met Suu Kyi on Wednesday in a visit that marked the highest-ranking talks between an American and Myanmar's detained opposition leader in 14 years. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:05:14 GMT

(AP) - Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center, exits the Inya Lake Hotel after meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Yangon, Myanmar, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Campbell met Suu Kyi on Wednesday in a visit that marked the highest-ranking talks between an American and Myanmar's detained opposition leader in 14 years. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi exits ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:58:34 GMT