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 Dumbledore  
 Sparks Fight for  
 Real-World Justice 

Nonprofit Harry Potter Alliance uses books as inspiration

Jul 20, 09 1:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Harry Potter’s battle against injustice in the wizarding world has prompted fans to take the fight to the Muggle universe, the Los Angeles Times reports. Inspired by moral teachings of Albus Dumbledore, Harry’s mentor, the nonprofit Harry Potter Alliance has registered voters, collected some 13,000 books to... More »

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Harry Potter • Darfur • Sudan • JK Rowling • literature • political activism • Myanmar • Burma • book • Albus Dumbledore • Andrew Slack • Harry Potter Alliance

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 UN Chief Meets 
 Junta Leader in Burma 

Ban plans to press junta to release Suu Kyi and other political prisoners

Jul 3, 09 4:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ban Ki-moon arrived in Burma today and is holding talks with the military junta to secure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the BBC reports. The UN secretary general told the Burmese generals that he wants "to contribute, to work together, for peace and prosperity"—but that... More »

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United Nations • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • junta • Than Shwe • Ban Ki-Moon

 N. Korean Ship Reverses Course

Suspected weapons vessel may be headed back home

Jul 1, 09 4:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - The North Korean cargo ship being monitored by the US Navy has abruptly changed course and may be heading home, Reuters reports. The Kang Nam, believed to have been carrying arms to Burma, was being tracked under toughened UN sanctions instituted after the country's recent nuclear test. "We've no... More »

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North Korea • ship • Burma • UN sanctions • US Navy • weapons • Kang Nam

(Newser) - Authoritarian regimes around the world, including Burma, China, and Cuba, have been censoring some or all news coverage from Iran, afraid the rebellious sentiment may spread, the Washington Post reports. But news is trickling through anyway, inspiring small acts of defiance. In China, political bloggers have compared it to... More »

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China • Cuba • censorship • Burma • new media • Iranian election • Iranian protests

Secret Envoy Paves Way for Burma Visit
by UN Chief

Ban to press for Aung San Suu Kyi release

Jun 26, 09 5:54 AM CDT
(AP) - A UN special envoy began a secret trip to Burma today to pave the way for a possible visit by Ban Ki-moon, the secretary general, that would be politically delicate because of the continuing trial of imprisoned opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Human rights groups are urging Ban not... More »

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North Korea • United Nations • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • junta • Ibrahim Gambari • weapons • Ban Ki-Moon

 In Myanmar, 
 Soccer Offers Relief 

But is it just an opiate for the masses?

Jun 23, 09 11:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Myanmar has had something to cheer about lately, the Wall Street Journal reports. In a country where gatherings of more than five people are officially illegal and free speech is nonexistent, the Myanmar National League has been drawing huge crowds of screaming fans. Launched in May, it’s the... More »

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soccer • Argentina • Myanmar • Burma • FIFA • Southeast Asia

 Protesters Worldwide 
 Mark Suu Kyi's Birthday 

Burmese activist remains on trial

Jun 19, 09 5:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Activists worldwide are marking the 64th birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese democracy activist who remains on trial for breaking the terms of her house arrest. The EU today called for her "unconditional release," and a group of celebrities ranging from Salman Rushdie to Julia Roberts... More »

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protests • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • Burma protest • Nobel Peace Prize • Nobel laureates

(Newser) - Aung San Suu Kyi feels no ill will toward the American who infiltrated her home in an act that could land her another 5 years of prison, the AP reports. “Suu Kyi said she bore no grudge against (John) Yettaw or his family,” her lawyer said after a... More »

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Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • military junta • criminal trial • trespassing • John Yettaw

Suu Kyi Lawyers 'Optimistic' as Trial Nears End

Verdict in pro-democracy leader's trial expected after closing arguments Monday

May 29, 09 6:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyers are optimistic about her case despite the fact only one defense witness has been allowed to testify, the Press Association reports. One of the lawyers for the Burmese pro-democracy leader said he was "very confident of victory if the trial is carried out according... More »

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Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • John Yettaw

(Newser) - President Obama issued a sharply worded statement yesterday demanding the "immediate and unconditional" release of Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi, reports the BBC. Her "detention, isolation, and show trial based on spurious charges cast serious doubt on the Burmese regime's willingness to be a responsible member... More »

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Barack Obama • house arrest • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • detention • John Yettaw

Suu Kyi Denies Breaking
Law in Testimony

She hasn't yet met with her lawyers

May 26, 09 3:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - Democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi took the stand in her own defense today to deny she broke the terms of her house arrest when she allowed an American trespasser to stay overnight, reports the BBC. Some diplomats and local journalists were allowed to attend today's session amid signs the... More »

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Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • military junta

(Newser) - Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi pleaded not guilty today to charges she violated terms of her house arrest, Reuters reports. She blamed the regime’s lax security for allowing an American to swim to her lakeside home. Asked if she was guilty, Suu Kyi answered, “no, because... More »

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crime • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • court cases • breach of security • John Yettaw

Yank: Suu Kyi Swim Spurred by 'Vision
of Danger'

Yettaw hoped to post
video on YouTube

May 22, 09 4:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - The American who jeopardized Aung San Suu Kyi’s freedom by swimming to the lakeside home where she was under house arrest told the court yesterday he did so because he “had a vision” that Suu Kyi’s life was in danger, the Independent reports. John Yettaw planned to... More »

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trial • house arrest • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • John Yettaw

Junta Again Boots Media, Diplomats From Suu Kyi Trial

After 1-day reprieve, observers ejected

May 21, 09 5:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Burmese military regime abruptly reversed a decision yesterday to allow diplomats to visit Aung San Suu Kyi, and once again ejected journalists from the democracy leader's trial. A British envoy allowed into the courtroom yesterday told CNN that Suu Kyi was in good spirits and "extremely in charge... More »

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trial • diplomat • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • military junta • John Yettaw

 Burma Will 
 Allow Diplomats 
 to Visit Suu Kyi 

Dictatorship also opens trial to media after global outcry

May 20, 09 5:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Burma's ruling junta will take the unusual step of allowing diplomats to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader currently on trial, reports CNN. Officials from Russia, Singapore, and Thailand are expected to meet Suu Kyi later today. On the third day of the trial, the government allowed... More »

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Desmond Tutu • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • Rangoon • Yangon • Nobel laureates • John Yettaw

 Asian Leaders 
 Condemn Suu Kyi Trial 

Nobel Peace Prize-winners label pro-democracy leader's trial 'a mockery'

May 19, 09 6:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - The trial of Aung San Suu Kyi drew unusually strong condemnation from Asian leaders as it entered its second day today, the BBC reports. A statement from the ASEAN bloc urged Burma's ruling military junta to ensure the ailing 63-year-old was given proper medical care, repeated a call for her... More »

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trial • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • ASEAN • Nobel Peace Prize • John Yettaw

Suu Kyi on Trial Today to Answer for American

Yank 'well-wisher' breached terms of Suu Kyi's house arrest, say officials

May 18, 09 1:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Myanmar democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi is on trial today for breaking the conditions of her house arrest because an American "well wisher" entered her home. She planned to plead not guilty because the intruder was not invited, her attorney told the BBC. Suu Kyi has already spent... More »

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trial • house arrest • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi
Lawyer Banned

Burma disbars activist attorney, files charges against intruding American

May 16, 09 8:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Burma has disbarred a high-profile activist lawyer who was meant to be part of Aung San Suu Kyi’s defense team, Reuters reports. Aung Thein said he visited the prison yesterday where the Noble Peace laureate is being held ahead of a Monday trial on charges she violated her house... More »

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sanctions • United States • lawyer • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • John Yettaw

Suu Kyi Stalker 'Not Crazy,' Relatives Say

Grief-stricken American dad landed Burmese activist back in prison

May 15, 09 11:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - The daughter of the man who jeopardized Aung San Suu Kyi's freedom by swimming to visit her while she was under house arrest insist that John William Yettaw is "not crazy" and had "no ill intention," the Telegraph reports. The Vietnam veteran's strange plan may have been... More »

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house arrest • Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • trespassing • Betty Yettaw • Carley Yettaw • John Yettaw

 'American Idiot' Blamed 
 for Suu Kyi's Jailing 

Pro-democracy leader faces years in jail because of Mormon's swim to her home

May 15, 09 7:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Blame for Aung San Suu Kyi's imprisonment has fallen squarely on a bizarre American who swam a lake to intrude into the pro-democracy's leader's home, CNN reports. John William Yettaw—a Mormon and a Vietnam veteran, according to his Missouri neighbors—is believed to have wanted to speak to Suu... More »

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Myanmar • Burma • Aung San Suu Kyi • John William Yeattaw

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