http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon on Yahoo! News Photos Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:08 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:08 GMT http://rss.news.yahoo.com/ 142 18 http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/nws/th/main_142b.gif http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090704/photos_ts_wl_afp/d2fd9af77341f50c956e76be47a94e96 (AFP Graphic) - Graphic on the visit to Myanmar by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who arrived in Yangon on Friday(AFP Graphic)

]]> (AFP Graphic) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090704/capt.photo_1246668181100-7-0.jpg?x=130&y=122&q=85&sig=3w_CTitfMSzrL4KXtSdgRA-- Graphic on the visit to Myanmar by UN Secretary General Ban ... (AFP Graphic) - Graphic on the visit to Myanmar by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who arrived in Yangon on Friday(AFP Graphic)

]]> (AFP Graphic) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090704/photos_ts_wl_afp/de373fac90c50bed6678d38da57e2b0b (AFP/File) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon says the head of Myanmar's junta had stalled on his request to see Aung San Suu Kyi, seen here in 1999, leaving his mission to seek the democracy icon's release at risk of ending in failure.(AFP/File/Emmanuel Dunand)

]]> (AFP/File) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090704/capt.photo_1246611932349-7-0.jpg?x=88&y=130&q=85&sig=Zs4gi.Wrw0idftlbQK24Nw-- UN chief Ban Ki-moon says the head of Myanmar's junta had ... (AFP/File) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon says the head of Myanmar's junta had stalled on his request to see Aung San Suu Kyi, seen here in 1999, leaving his mission to seek the democracy icon's release at risk of ending in failure.(AFP/File/Emmanuel Dunand)

]]> (AFP/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090704/photos_ts_wl_afp/9adb51c9bcb68833e12be4fd56e9bcb3 (AFP/MNA) - In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left) walks with Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win who welcomed him on arrival at Yangon airport. Ban on Friday urged the head of Myanmar's military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, but the regime stalled on his request to meet the jailed pro-democracy leader.(AFP/MNA)

]]> (AFP/MNA) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090704/capt.photo_1246641612022-7-0.jpg?x=88&y=130&q=85&sig=7A2N5Ey3AS6Lq2QKgS9G_Q-- In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, ... (AFP/MNA) - In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left) walks with Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win who welcomed him on arrival at Yangon airport. Ban on Friday urged the head of Myanmar's military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, but the regime stalled on his request to meet the jailed pro-democracy leader.(AFP/MNA)

]]> (AFP/MNA) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090704/photos_ts_wl_afp/34dfdf5b5a75afe130a61fadfee53142 (AFP/MNA) - In this picture released by the Myanma News Agency, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left) meets with Myanmar's senior junta leader General Than Shwe (right) in the country's capital Naypyidaw. Ban pushed iron-fisted military ruler Than Shwe to release all political prisoners and hold talks with the opposition when they met in the bunker-like capital Naypyidaw on the first day of his visit.(AFP/MNA)

]]> (AFP/MNA) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090704/capt.photo_1246641565553-7-0.jpg?x=130&y=123&q=85&sig=4SV2f_Z4qiJX9qJzdfQxYA-- In this picture released by the Myanma News Agency, UN Secretary ... (AFP/MNA) - In this picture released by the Myanma News Agency, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left) meets with Myanmar's senior junta leader General Than Shwe (right) in the country's capital Naypyidaw. Ban pushed iron-fisted military ruler Than Shwe to release all political prisoners and hold talks with the opposition when they met in the bunker-like capital Naypyidaw on the first day of his visit.(AFP/MNA)

]]> (AFP/MNA) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090704/photos_ts_wl_afp/5a91dfd2e23b1306f7527a78a53ce5f0 (AFP/UN) - In this image released by the UN, Ban Ki-moon (left) meets with former armed groups at the Myat Taw Win Hotel in Naypyidaw. Ban pushed iron-fisted military ruler Than Shwe to release all political prisoners and hold talks with the opposition when they met in the bunker-like capital Naypyidaw on the first day of his visit on Friday.(AFP/UN/Mark Garten)

]]> (AFP/UN) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090704/capt.photo_1246641500709-7-0.jpg?x=130&y=88&q=85&sig=Yfs6tnKAf2UaJGmTrPSqWA-- In this image released by the UN, Ban Ki-moon (left) meets with ... (AFP/UN) - In this image released by the UN, Ban Ki-moon (left) meets with former armed groups at the Myat Taw Win Hotel in Naypyidaw. Ban pushed iron-fisted military ruler Than Shwe to release all political prisoners and hold talks with the opposition when they met in the bunker-like capital Naypyidaw on the first day of his visit on Friday.(AFP/UN/Mark Garten)

]]> (AFP/UN) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/795abea8321a41ed9cc98cf89e6286dd (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon waves upon his arrival at a hotel Friday, July 3, 2009 in Yangon, Myanmar. Ban said he would lobby Myanmar's junta chief directly Friday for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, acknowledging that his high-profile mission will be 'very difficult.' (AP Photo/Khin Mang Win)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:16:21 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.795abea8321a41ed9cc98cf89e6286dd.myanmar_myn101.jpg?x=103&y=130&q=85&sig=4k04OnFv5yaRZkO_Qfh6Tg-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon waves upon his arrival at ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon waves upon his arrival at a hotel Friday, July 3, 2009 in Yangon, Myanmar. Ban said he would lobby Myanmar's junta chief directly Friday for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, acknowledging that his high-profile mission will be 'very difficult.' (AP Photo/Khin Mang Win)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/63aafe058da84fd3b1e448879e6ae7fb (AP) - Myanmar's Foreign Minister Nyan Win, left, watches as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon signs a reception book before meeting with Myanmar's junta chief Gen. Than Shwe in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban said Friday that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/John Heilprin)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:39:39 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.63aafe058da84fd3b1e448879e6ae7fb.myanmar_ny123.jpg?x=130&y=92&q=85&sig=w7IILUB6uF3rEO1v3ol1mg-- Myanmar's Foreign Minister Nyan Win, left, watches as U.N. Secretary-General ... (AP) - Myanmar's Foreign Minister Nyan Win, left, watches as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon signs a reception book before meeting with Myanmar's junta chief Gen. Than Shwe in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban said Friday that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/John Heilprin)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/4c8a2d71f40c4299919f4a3c114d2e33 (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe, left, at the Bayint Naung Yeiktha in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban said Friday that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/John Heilprin)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:12:10 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.4c8a2d71f40c4299919f4a3c114d2e33.myanmar_ny121.jpg?x=130&y=93&q=85&sig=79_A_EJjS4DIacjyw5qIVQ-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Myanmar's ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe, left, at the Bayint Naung Yeiktha in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban said Friday that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/John Heilprin)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_pc_afp/57492f54788fd14853ffb8271ba37057 (AFP/MNA) - In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) walks with Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win (R) who welcomed him on arrival at Yangon airport. Ban on Friday urged the head of Myanmar's military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, but the regime stalled on his request to meet the jailed pro-democracy leader.(AFP/MNA)

]]> (AFP/MNA) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:21:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090704/capt.photo_1246641612022-6-0.jpg?x=88&y=130&q=85&sig=GQfE3Z2bOAxo.65TfvDFaQ-- In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, ... (AFP/MNA) - In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) walks with Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win (R) who welcomed him on arrival at Yangon airport. Ban on Friday urged the head of Myanmar's military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, but the regime stalled on his request to meet the jailed pro-democracy leader.(AFP/MNA)

]]> (AFP/MNA) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_pc_afp/f9a733c5b8282891301c68c387449ec1 (AFP/MNA) - In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) meets with Myanmar's senior junta leader General Than Shwe (R) in the country's capital Naypyidaw. Ban on Friday urged the head of Myanmar's military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, but the regime stalled on his request to meet the jailed pro-democracy leader.(AFP/MNA)

]]> (AFP/MNA) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:21:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090704/capt.photo_1246641565553-6-0.jpg?x=130&y=123&q=85&sig=rlp4qPrFmBj.Fb7z.Rz4vA-- In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, ... (AFP/MNA) - In this handout picture released by the Myanma News Agency, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) meets with Myanmar's senior junta leader General Than Shwe (R) in the country's capital Naypyidaw. Ban on Friday urged the head of Myanmar's military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, but the regime stalled on his request to meet the jailed pro-democracy leader.(AFP/MNA)

]]> (AFP/MNA) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_pc_afp/fc50275e29dc93cdc5f4008134b35e1d (AFP/UN) - In this image released by the United Nations, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) meets with former armed groups at the Myat Taw Win Hotel in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. Ban on Friday urged the head of Myanmar's military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, but the regime stalled on his request to meet the jailed pro-democracy leader.(AFP/UN/Mark Garten)

]]> (AFP/UN) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:21:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090704/capt.photo_1246641500709-6-0.jpg?x=130&y=88&q=85&sig=Y_JY07CrbCmQiuTZdW9aEA-- In this image released by the United Nations, UN Secretary-General ... (AFP/UN) - In this image released by the United Nations, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) meets with former armed groups at the Myat Taw Win Hotel in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. Ban on Friday urged the head of Myanmar's military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, but the regime stalled on his request to meet the jailed pro-democracy leader.(AFP/UN/Mark Garten)

]]> (AFP/UN) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/f8c62ab666af49c098583a65a4a6d85a (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, is escorted by Myuanmar's Foreign Minister Nyan Win shortly after his arrivall at the airport in Yangon, Myanmar Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban, who is on a one-day visit to Myanmar, said that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:02:28 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.f8c62ab666af49c098583a65a4a6d85a.myanmar_myn104.jpg?x=109&y=130&q=85&sig=JxmXkn7tK7xUa8j6H64ZYw-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, is escorted by Myuanmar's ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, is escorted by Myuanmar's Foreign Minister Nyan Win shortly after his arrivall at the airport in Yangon, Myanmar Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban, who is on a one-day visit to Myanmar, said that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/473053bd6f2641a495e99b3c2ef9d325 (AP) - In this photo released by Myanmar News Agency, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, 3rd right, talks with Myanmar's Chairman of State Peace and Development Council Senior Gen. Than Shwe, right, as special envoy Imbrahim Gambari, left, looks on in Naypyitaw, Myanmar Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban, who is on a one-day visit to Myanmar, said that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Myanmar News Agency-HO)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:02:13 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.473053bd6f2641a495e99b3c2ef9d325.myanmar_myn105.jpg?x=130&y=83&q=85&sig=e9PM1De.8.63Gd8GPsufSQ-- In this photo released by Myanmar News Agency, U.N. Secretary-General ... (AP) - In this photo released by Myanmar News Agency, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, 3rd right, talks with Myanmar's Chairman of State Peace and Development Council Senior Gen. Than Shwe, right, as special envoy Imbrahim Gambari, left, looks on in Naypyitaw, Myanmar Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban, who is on a one-day visit to Myanmar, said that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Myanmar News Agency-HO)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/bdf0d94629d14ecd82c099ce07a30853 (AP) - In this photo released by Myanmar News Agency, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, talks during a meeting with Myanmar's Chairman of State Peace and Development Council Senior Gen. Than Shwe, 3rd left, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban, who is on a one-day visit to Myanmar, said that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Myanmar News Agency-HO)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:02:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.bdf0d94629d14ecd82c099ce07a30853.myanmar_myn103.jpg?x=130&y=71&q=85&sig=8KE.zsd_RV.WSHWfSsdI_g-- In this photo released by Myanmar News Agency, U.N. Secretary-General ... (AP) - In this photo released by Myanmar News Agency, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, talks during a meeting with Myanmar's Chairman of State Peace and Development Council Senior Gen. Than Shwe, 3rd left, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban, who is on a one-day visit to Myanmar, said that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Myanmar News Agency-HO)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/ca793a6696eb4765b6a0c3aa3af22f81 (AP) - This Friday July 3, 2009 photo released by the United Nations shows U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his delegation arriving in Yangon, Myanmar. Ban Ki-moon says Myanmar's junta chief has rejected his initial request to see jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (AP Photo/UN, Mark Garten)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:48:32 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.ca793a6696eb4765b6a0c3aa3af22f81.correction_myanmar__ny116.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=W1rSfcvJellpneSwABqsBQ-- This Friday July 3, 2009 photo released by the United Nations ... (AP) - This Friday July 3, 2009 photo released by the United Nations shows U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his delegation arriving in Yangon, Myanmar. Ban Ki-moon says Myanmar's junta chief has rejected his initial request to see jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (AP Photo/UN, Mark Garten)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/e6ac643685d84d029a9b7ed807264215 (AP) - This undated photo released by the United Nations shows U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his delegation arriving in Yangon, Myanmar on Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban Ki-moon says Myanmar's junta chief has rejected his initial request to see jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (AP Photo/UN, Mark Garten)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:45:26 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.e6ac643685d84d029a9b7ed807264215.myanmar__ny116.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=xBeu.aupLwyYyonE167YYQ-- This undated photo released by the United Nations shows U.N. ... (AP) - This undated photo released by the United Nations shows U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his delegation arriving in Yangon, Myanmar on Friday, July 3, 2009. Ban Ki-moon says Myanmar's junta chief has rejected his initial request to see jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (AP Photo/UN, Mark Garten)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/27c69e671c61426490627e83d2a1ca71 (AP) - In this frame grab made from television, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, talks with Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 3, 2009. U.N. Secretary-General Ban said Friday that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Pool via APTN)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:07:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.27c69e671c61426490627e83d2a1ca71.myanmar_tok805.jpg?x=130&y=92&q=85&sig=4IQUGy781k7AZr_M8_IiGA-- In this frame grab made from television, United Nations Secretary-General ... (AP) - In this frame grab made from television, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, talks with Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 3, 2009. U.N. Secretary-General Ban said Friday that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Pool via APTN)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/0149e01a80e04c2abda7a7f567b63e75 (AP) - In this frame grab made from television, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, talks with Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 3, 2009. U.N. Secretary-General Ban said Friday that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Pool via APTN)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:06:14 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.0149e01a80e04c2abda7a7f567b63e75.myanmar_tok804.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=muQAMVldJyqhNKIvAAzqeQ-- In this frame grab made from television, United Nations Secretary-General ... (AP) - In this frame grab made from television, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, talks with Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 3, 2009. U.N. Secretary-General Ban said Friday that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Pool via APTN)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_ts_wl_afp/d90aecf52200befb9b0edaad8551a9d2 (AFP/File) - Myanmar activists hold portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi at a rally in Tokyo. UN chief Ban Ki-moon says the head of Myanmar's junta had stalled on his request to see Aung San Suu Kyi, leaving his mission to seek the democracy icon's release at risk of ending in failure.(AFP/File/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

]]> (AFP/File) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:03:53 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246460041771-5-0.jpg?x=95&y=130&q=85&sig=4TPtOOW_n58lsJpR.qR.gw-- Myanmar activists hold portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi at a rally ... (AFP/File) - Myanmar activists hold portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi at a rally in Tokyo. UN chief Ban Ki-moon says the head of Myanmar's junta had stalled on his request to see Aung San Suu Kyi, leaving his mission to seek the democracy icon's release at risk of ending in failure.(AFP/File/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

]]> (AFP/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_ts_wl_afp/cf08b4e0ca1c5cb54ac77adf39ecc295 (AFP) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon says the head of Myanmar's junta had stalled on his request to see Aung San Suu Kyi, leaving his mission to seek the democracy icon's release at risk of ending in failure.(AFP/AFP)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:03:53 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246614918000-5-0.jpg?x=91&y=130&q=85&sig=Mp3AJewKNT.FcyBG8Ny6.w-- UN chief Ban Ki-moon says the head of Myanmar's junta had ... (AFP) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon says the head of Myanmar's junta had stalled on his request to see Aung San Suu Kyi, leaving his mission to seek the democracy icon's release at risk of ending in failure.(AFP/AFP)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/ids_photos_wl/r1093236777.jpg (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting with Myanmar's junta supremo Senior General Than Shwe (R) in Naypyidaw, July 3, 2009. Ban had a rare meeting with Shwe on Friday but left with no clear answer to his request to see detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. REUTERS/Louis Charbonneau (MYANMAR POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:42:19 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090703/i/r1093236777.jpg?x=130&y=104&q=85&sig=FSRoXe2z6UZZIqxd8vvfyw-- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting ... (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting with Myanmar's junta supremo Senior General Than Shwe (R) in Naypyidaw, July 3, 2009. Ban had a rare meeting with Shwe on Friday but left with no clear answer to his request to see detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. REUTERS/Louis Charbonneau (MYANMAR POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/ids_photos_wl/r379239168.jpg (Reuters) - Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win (far right) and other members of the military regime await the arrival of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Naypyidaw, July 3, 2009. Ban had a rare meeting with Shwe on Friday but left with no clear answer to his request to see detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. REUTERS/Louis Charbonneau (MYANMAR POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:45:07 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090703/i/r379239168.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=ZimJU1Uvkeeg9JAgGuTiDg-- Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win (far right) and other members ... (Reuters) - Myanmar Foreign Minister Nyan Win (far right) and other members of the military regime await the arrival of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Naypyidaw, July 3, 2009. Ban had a rare meeting with Shwe on Friday but left with no clear answer to his request to see detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. REUTERS/Louis Charbonneau (MYANMAR POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/ids_photos_wl/r449228730.jpg (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting with Myanmar's junta supremo Senior General Than Shwe (R) in Naypyidaw, July 3, 2009. Ban had a rare meeting with Shwe on Friday but left with no clear answer to his request to see detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. REUTERS/Louis Charbonneau (MYANMAR POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:41:47 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090703/i/r449228730.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=uCBJyav9M9zKwLdm9Ijg9Q-- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting ... (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting with Myanmar's junta supremo Senior General Than Shwe (R) in Naypyidaw, July 3, 2009. Ban had a rare meeting with Shwe on Friday but left with no clear answer to his request to see detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. REUTERS/Louis Charbonneau (MYANMAR POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/05feb0b496224b1bb392d316f5cb1897 (AP) - FILE-In this file photo taken on Monday, May 18, 2009, a boy holds a poster of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during anti-Myanmar government protest, outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday, July 3, 2009, that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/David Longstreath, File)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:26:01 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.05feb0b496224b1bb392d316f5cb1897.thailand_myanmar__tok103.jpg?x=96&y=130&q=85&sig=tPt40llDigXEpVql.zGkgQ-- FILE-In this file photo taken on Monday, May 18, 2009, a boy ... (AP) - FILE-In this file photo taken on Monday, May 18, 2009, a boy holds a poster of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during anti-Myanmar government protest, outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday, July 3, 2009, that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/David Longstreath, File)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/ids_photos_ts/r1006736836.jpg (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a joint news conference with Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso at the latter's official residence in Tokyo July 1, 2009. Ban has a rare meeting with Myanmar's top general on Friday where he will urge the secretive leader to free all political prisoners and ensure next year's elections are credible. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:21 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090703/i/r1006736836.jpg?x=130&y=97&q=85&sig=CSjdG3CxZXqhTWVu9Je81Q-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a joint news ... (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a joint news conference with Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso at the latter's official residence in Tokyo July 1, 2009. Ban has a rare meeting with Myanmar's top general on Friday where he will urge the secretive leader to free all political prisoners and ensure next year's elections are credible. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/5141c454fe0f4023a1afd777891805eb (AP) - FILE-In this file photo taken on Wednesday, July, 1, 2009, the U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a question and answer session of a town hall meeting at the Tokyo University in Tokyo, Japan. U.N. Secretary-General Ban said Friday, July 3, 2009, that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:46:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.5141c454fe0f4023a1afd777891805eb.japan_myanmar_tok102.jpg?x=95&y=130&q=85&sig=W9nE0r7qagA2QaCb_3UOfQ-- FILE-In this file photo taken on Wednesday, July, 1, 2009, the ... (AP) - FILE-In this file photo taken on Wednesday, July, 1, 2009, the U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a question and answer session of a town hall meeting at the Tokyo University in Tokyo, Japan. U.N. Secretary-General Ban said Friday, July 3, 2009, that Myanmar's junta chief rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a rocky start to what he has called 'a very tough mission' to win her freedom. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_ts_wl_afp/e57dc393503e625d8766c0f0e53d4dcb (AFP/File) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, seen here in 1999.(AFP/File/Emmanuel Dunand)

]]> (AFP/File) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:25:09 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246611932349-4-0.jpg?x=88&y=130&q=85&sig=Jkt8NZThz26QtkS4t2CqVw-- UN chief Ban Ki-moon met the reclusive head of Myanmar's ... (AFP/File) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, seen here in 1999.(AFP/File/Emmanuel Dunand)

]]> (AFP/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_ts_wl_afp/c0b443377829fe871ac9cc8cc6499614 (AFP) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon has met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/AFP)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:25:09 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246614918000-4-0.jpg?x=91&y=130&q=85&sig=70mrdABFLSFGxfwpM.EJzQ-- UN chief Ban Ki-moon has met the reclusive head of Myanmar's ... (AFP) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon has met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/AFP)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_pc_afp/2eab6c0c645a74f15059bbe5c2710aa9 (AFP Graphic) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon has met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP Graphic)

]]> (AFP Graphic) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:55:45 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246607044743-3-0.jpg?x=130&y=122&q=85&sig=acLTy9nja08QyDhAyi2TkA-- UN chief Ban Ki-moon has met the reclusive head of Myanmar's ... (AFP Graphic) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon has met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP Graphic)

]]> (AFP Graphic) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_pc_afp/e504624e432d312faff4411984e1a10c (AFP) - Myanmar activists hold portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi at a rally in Tokyo on July 1. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon began what he called a "very tough" mission to Myanmar, vowing to press the head of the ruling junta for the release of Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.(AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:55:45 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246606974273-3-0.jpg?x=95&y=130&q=85&sig=ZW9eSBZe.e0HAnkoqaR7Ng-- Myanmar activists hold portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi at a rally ... (AFP) - Myanmar activists hold portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi at a rally in Tokyo on July 1. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon began what he called a "very tough" mission to Myanmar, vowing to press the head of the ruling junta for the release of Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.(AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_pc_afp/1c45f2564083134af57d05979d35da84 (AFP/File) - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon gestures as he speaks at Tokyo University on July 1. Ban has met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/File/Shizhuo Kambayashi)

]]> (AFP/File) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:13:42 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246611925427-2-0.jpg?x=101&y=130&q=85&sig=X_Ni8XBheNLai1G3OzmR6Q-- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon gestures as he speaks at Tokyo ... (AFP/File) - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon gestures as he speaks at Tokyo University on July 1. Ban has met the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta for what he said would be "tough talks" aimed at securing the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/File/Shizhuo Kambayashi)

]]> (AFP/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_ts_wl_afp/7bc983808fad07798bae063bca590bb6 (AFP) - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon signs a guest book at the Istana presidential palace before meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, on July 2. Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Myanmar for difficult talks with its military junta as he seeks the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:45:23 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246591996069-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=1tFQWevN3lQHy281CjOrng-- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon signs a guest book at the Istana ... (AFP) - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon signs a guest book at the Istana presidential palace before meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, on July 2. Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Myanmar for difficult talks with its military junta as he seeks the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_ts_wl_afp/ca06968ef2643b8956f7103f44eebba4 (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left), seen here in Singapore before departing to Myanmar. Ban began what he called a "very tough" mission to Myanmar, vowing to press the head of the ruling junta for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other prisoners.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:45:23 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246565017066-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=ZmSroSqcb5c1nUy3wNkaMw-- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left), seen here ... (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left), seen here in Singapore before departing to Myanmar. Ban began what he called a "very tough" mission to Myanmar, vowing to press the head of the ruling junta for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other prisoners.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/481/c6d1464b521c44a4801b27efd0412764 (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks with officials as he is welcomed upon his arrival at a hotel Friday, July 3, 2009 in Yangon, Myanmar. Ban said he would lobby Myanmar's junta chief directly Friday for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, acknowledging that his high-profile mission will be 'very difficult.' (AP Photo/Khin Mang Win)

]]> (AP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:57:39 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090703/capt.c6d1464b521c44a4801b27efd0412764.myanmar_myn102.jpg?x=98&y=130&q=85&sig=wpy2BG6dP9AcXhYufhKizA-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks with officials as ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks with officials as he is welcomed upon his arrival at a hotel Friday, July 3, 2009 in Yangon, Myanmar. Ban said he would lobby Myanmar's junta chief directly Friday for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, acknowledging that his high-profile mission will be 'very difficult.' (AP Photo/Khin Mang Win)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_afp/7d1ad00ef71550396624c41dce9c2232 (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left), seen here in Singapore before departing to Myanmar. UN chief has arrived in Myanmar's commercial hub Yangon for talks with the ruling junta aimed at seeking the release of political prisoners.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:11:42 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246565017066-5-0.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=vg4CA3XsatZ.Eqle8jse5Q-- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left), seen here ... (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left), seen here in Singapore before departing to Myanmar. UN chief has arrived in Myanmar's commercial hub Yangon for talks with the ruling junta aimed at seeking the release of political prisoners.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_pc_afp/863b0721ad4cc930d2e0dfa03c417b65 (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left) arrives at the Istana presidential palace for a meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore. UN chief was due to arrive in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday on a diplomatically risky mission to seek the release of political prisoners including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:27:36 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246565017066-2-0.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=jWT22QTu0_1hE_KU9BgVxw-- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left) arrives ... (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (left) arrives at the Istana presidential palace for a meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore. UN chief was due to arrive in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday on a diplomatically risky mission to seek the release of political prisoners including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090703/photos_wl_pc_afp/0efe5ccd788de1c5386dcd46daa4712e (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon signs a guest book at the Istana presidential palace before meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore. UN chief was due to arrive in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday on a diplomatically risky mission to seek the release of political prisoners including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:27:36 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246562958954-2-0.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=KinDoDvruILwln0mm00w2w-- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon signs a guest book ... (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon signs a guest book at the Istana presidential palace before meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore. UN chief was due to arrive in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday on a diplomatically risky mission to seek the release of political prisoners including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/photos_wl_pc_afp/ca06968ef2643b8956f7103f44eebba4 (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) arrives at the Istana presidential palace for a meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore. Ban Ki-moon prepared for a risky visit to Myanmar amid warnings that the trip will be a "huge failure" if he fails to secure the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. AFP PHOTO/ROSLAN RAHMAN(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:03:54 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090703/capt.photo_1246565017066-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=ZmSroSqcb5c1nUy3wNkaMw-- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) arrives at ... (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) arrives at the Istana presidential palace for a meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore. Ban Ki-moon prepared for a risky visit to Myanmar amid warnings that the trip will be a "huge failure" if he fails to secure the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. AFP PHOTO/ROSLAN RAHMAN(AFP/Roslan Rahman)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/481/bedc9063716749e3b202ee2d01dfb81f (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, right, walks with Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, left, at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:13:41 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090702/capt.bedc9063716749e3b202ee2d01dfb81f.singapore_un_myanmar_sin107.jpg?x=130&y=103&q=85&sig=llJ4Ww5eT7yO.Qb7uVKR4g-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, right, walks with Singapore's ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, right, walks with Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, left, at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/ids_photos_wl/r3791622930.jpg (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:10:50 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090702/i/r3791622930.jpg?x=95&y=130&q=85&sig=9Xng9pYnuH8IW5AX01rhFw-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime ... (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/ids_photos_wl/r1826781241.jpg (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:09:36 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090702/i/r1826781241.jpg?x=130&y=100&q=85&sig=5PZ_KqKhAZzpeGGpSnityw-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime ... (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/ids_photos_wl/r901885804.jpg (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:26 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090702/i/r901885804.jpg?x=80&y=130&q=85&sig=f.WifIGv0qDjciFE32wEbg-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime ... (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/ids_photos_wl/r736365177.jpg (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) and UN Envoy to Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari arrive at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore for a meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:22 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090702/i/r736365177.jpg?x=88&y=130&q=85&sig=KpMxOlD5E2LbpicCc55pEA-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) and UN Envoy to Myanmar ... (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) and UN Envoy to Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari arrive at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore for a meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/ids_photos_wl/r717812825.jpg (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C) signs the visitor's book at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore before his meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:05:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090702/i/r717812825.jpg?x=130&y=88&q=85&sig=94aQjJDRg97WNpg80zN0KQ-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C) signs the visitor's ... (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (C) signs the visitor's book at the Istana presidential residence in Singapore before his meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong July 2, 2009. Ban begins a high-risk trip to Myanmar on Friday, where he will press the military junta to release all their political prisoners and prepare for credible elections next year. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/481/11b66d5e09824b43ba3ef78f7b50b426 (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gestures while talking with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana or Presidential Palace Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:05:04 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090702/capt.11b66d5e09824b43ba3ef78f7b50b426.singapore_un_myanmar_sin106.jpg?x=92&y=130&q=85&sig=iQUfQleBIcYRxdQRRnhyMQ-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gestures while talking with ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gestures while talking with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana or Presidential Palace Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/481/d0223ab38f664fc2a6221b094a42a126 (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, arrives with Special Advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General on Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari, right, at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:02:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090702/capt.d0223ab38f664fc2a6221b094a42a126.singapore_un_myanmar_sin105.jpg?x=81&y=130&q=85&sig=kMunp8rXbtE5mAXGIHNsfw-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, arrives with Special ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, arrives with Special Advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General on Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari, right, at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/481/c9f2f25bb3dd4314b96ee95164fb9e9e (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:57:43 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090702/capt.c9f2f25bb3dd4314b96ee95164fb9e9e.singapore_un_myanmar_sin104.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=KAftqsBSiU6wUePy3X7INA-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Singapore's ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/481/b508200c57e5453da239a516b459f98c (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:53:27 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090702/capt.b508200c57e5453da239a516b459f98c.singapore_un_myanmar_sin103.jpg?x=130&y=88&q=85&sig=tE0va6BWKcm4nBc2b9rSzA-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Singapore's ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, meets with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/481/fe80c4f691364379b3df7c4e1a92aa58 (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, shakes hands with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:50:16 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090702/capt.fe80c4f691364379b3df7c4e1a92aa58.singapore_sin102.jpg?x=130&y=122&q=85&sig=zwiUTrdoDfkfrjCxqrozyA-- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, shakes hands with ... (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, shakes hands with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana, or Presidential Palace, Thursday July 2, 2009 in Singapore. Ban is in the city-state for a two-day visit en route to Yangon — Myanmar's commercial capital — the same day Suu Kyi's trial resumes. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/121406bankimoon/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/UN-Chief-Ban-Ki-Moon/ss/events/wl/121406bankimoon/im:/090702/photos_wl_pc_afp/3588f61d6f23463da9a823643c2bee24 (AFP/Pool) - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (pictured) is to meet senior members of the party of Aung San Suu Kyi when he visits Myanmar this week but has no plans yet to see the opposition leader, a party spokesman said. Ban is set to arrive in the military-ruled nation on Friday for a two-day visit focused on pressing the junta to release all political prisoners including the jailed Nobel peace laureate.(AFP/Pool/Yuriko Nakao)

]]> (AFP/Pool) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:39:52 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090702/capt.photo_1246512670686-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=BjcMv0IEVvQlydGyeLlI_A-- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (pictured) is to meet senior ... (AFP/Pool) - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (pictured) is to meet senior members of the party of Aung San Suu Kyi when he visits Myanmar this week but has no plans yet to see the opposition leader, a party spokesman said. Ban is set to arrive in the military-ruled nation on Friday for a two-day visit focused on pressing the junta to release all political prisoners including the jailed Nobel peace laureate.(AFP/Pool/Yuriko Nakao)

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