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The Irrawaddy, Thursday, September 22, 2011
Today's Newsletter
Suu Kyi Attends 'Save the Irrawaddy' Art Event
By SAI ZOM HSENG
An art exhibition held in Rangoon to promote the Save the Irrawaddy River campaign attracts about 1,000 people including well-known writers, actors, politicians, environmentalists and Aung San Suu Kyi.
The World Must Support Reforms in Burma: Crisis Group
By BA KAUNG
Describing Burmese President Thein Sein as “100 percent strong” in his commitment to change, the International Crisis Group (ICG) calls for international support of his reform agenda.
Burma in No Position to Make Nukes: Envoy
By KO HTWE
The Burmese ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency says his country lacks the means to build nuclear weapons.
Suu Kyi Foresees ‘Real Change’ But Urges World Scrutiny
By SAW YAN NAING
Aung San Suu Kyi tells current and former world leaders that although she hopes to see real change soon in Burma, it has not yet occurred and the world should remain vigilant.
'Winds of Change' in Burma, but Extent Not Known: Campbell
By LALIT K JHA
US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says there are clear signs of change in Burma, but notes that much more remains to be done.
Regional
US 'no' on Taiwan Arms Seen as Sign of China Clout
By PETER ENAV/ AP WRITER
A U.S. decision not to sell Taiwan new F-16 fighter jets is being seen by many U.S. allies in Asia as a sign of China's growing clout.
K-pop's Slick Productions Win Fans across Asia
By TERESA CEROJANO/ AP WRITER
How did Seoul become Asia's capital of cool?
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