U.N. chief visits Myanmar to press for further reform

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• U.N. chief visits Myanmar to press for further reform
• Analysis: Dissident's case poses diplomatic test for U.S. and China
• VIDEO: The real-life Robinson Crusoe
• NATO reports deaths of 3 troops in Afghanistan
• Vietnam arrests US pro-democracy activist
• Colombia security forces killed in FARC raid
• Journalist From Mexican Magazine Found Dead
• Colombia: French journalist missing, 4 killed
• 7 killed as bus crashes on way to Tokyo Disneyland
• VIDEO: Twentieth anniversary of the LA riots
• VIDEO: Twentieth anniversary of the LA riots
• Blind dissident's escape tests US-China ties
• Australia PM suspends embattled lawmaker from party
• VIDEO: Obama pokes fun at Romney
• VIDEO: Obama pokes fun at Romney
• Dissident drama recalls story of Fang Lizhi
• China reach in focus at U.S.- Philippine security talks
• European firms keen but cautious over Myanmar: Ashton
• Cuban officials, exiles dialogue via video
• Australia PM suspends embattled lawmaker from party

U.N. chief visits Myanmar to press for further reform Posted: 28 Apr 2012 11:22 PM PDT YANGON (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made a landmark visit to a fast-changing Myanmar on Sunday to encourage its government to carry out more democratic reforms and shore-up peace deals with ethnic rebel groups.

Analysis: Dissident's case poses diplomatic test for U.S. and China Posted: 28 Apr 2012 11:12 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Hillary Clinton made her first trip abroad as secretary of state, she baldly said the United States could not let human rights disputes get in the way of working with China on global challenges.

VIDEO: The real-life Robinson Crusoe Posted: 28 Apr 2012 10:46 PM PDT An 86-year-old Yorkshire man, Brendon Grimshaw may have lived alone for many years on the tiny island paradise of Moyenne in the Seychelles in the middle of the Indian Ocean since he bought it in 1962 for £8000, but he is rarely lonely.

NATO reports deaths of 3 troops in Afghanistan Posted: 28 Apr 2012 10:43 PM PDT NATO says separate bomb attacks in Afghanistan's south and east have killed two of its service members, while a third died of non-battle injuries in the south.

Vietnam arrests US pro-democracy activist Posted: 28 Apr 2012 10:34 PM PDT A Vietnamese-American pro-democracy activist has been arrested and accused of terrorism for allegedly trying to sabotage liberation celebrations commemorating the end of the Vietnam War, state media said Sunday.

Colombia security forces killed in FARC raid Posted: 28 Apr 2012 10:57 PM PDT Foreign journalist among five missing after military and police patrol came under fire from FARC fighters, army says.

Journalist From Mexican Magazine Found Dead Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:23 PM PDT The body of a correspondent for leading Mexican newsmagazine Proceso was found inside her home in Veracruz state, and authorities think the journalist, who often wrote about drug trafficking, was murdered.

Colombia: French journalist missing, 4 killed Posted: 28 Apr 2012 10:16 PM PDT A French journalist was missing early Sunday along with five Colombian security force members following combat with leftist rebels that claimed the lives of three soldiers and a police officer, Colombia's Defense Ministry said.

7 killed as bus crashes on way to Tokyo Disneyland Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:23 PM PDT A bus carrying dozens of holidaymakers has crashed on a highway while heading for Tokyo Disneyland, killing seven passengers.

VIDEO: Twentieth anniversary of the LA riots Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:23 PM PDT It is 20 years since the Los Angeles riots, which were triggered by the acquittal of four LA police officers over the beating of 26-year-old black man Rodney King.

VIDEO: Twentieth anniversary of the LA riots Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:23 PM PDT It is 20 years since the Los Angeles riots, which were triggered by the acquittal of four LA police officers over the beating of 26-year-old black man Rodney King.

Blind dissident's escape tests US-China ties Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:47 PM PDT Senior US diplomat arrives in Beijing following claims fugitive Chen Guangcheng is taking refuge in US embassy.

Australia PM suspends embattled lawmaker from party Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:18 PM PDT SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Sunday moved to distance herself from growing anger at a series of government scandals, suspending a lawmaker accused of misusing funds, a week after the parliament Speaker stood down over a sexual harassment lawsuit. The suspension of Craig Thomson from the ruling Labor Party was seen as unlikely to weaken Gillard's already tenuous grip on power as he is expected to support the government as an independent. ...

VIDEO: Obama pokes fun at Romney Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:58 PM PDT President Barack Obama has spoken at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner and joked about a number of public figures, including rival Mitt Romney.

VIDEO: Obama pokes fun at Romney Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:58 PM PDT President Barack Obama has spoken at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner and joked about a number of public figures, including rival Mitt Romney.

Dissident drama recalls story of Fang Lizhi Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:39 PM PDT After the high drama of a 400-mile dash to freedom across northern China, Chen Guangcheng, a blind legal activist now reportedly under the protection of U.S. diplomats in Beijing, confronts more mundane challenges: filling in forms, listening to warnings about potential peril ahead, and waiting while U.S. and Chinese officials haggle over his fate. More from The Washington Post: - U.S., China discuss dissident's fate, activists say - Chinese dissidents in pictures - Read more headlines from around the world Read full article >>

China reach in focus at U.S.- Philippine security talks Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:15 PM PDT MANILA (Reuters) - China is likely to be high on the agenda at top level U.S.-Philippine security talks on Monday as Washington refocuses its foreign policy on Asia and Manila realizes its limits in trying to solve territorial disputes with Beijing alone. China has maritime spats with several countries in the South China Sea, believed to be rich in oil and gas and crossed by important shipping lanes, and its neighbors fear its growing naval reach in staking claims. ...

European firms keen but cautious over Myanmar: Ashton Posted: 28 Apr 2012 07:53 PM PDT YANGON (Reuters) - European firms seeking to invest in Myanmar are unlikely to rush into business deals until more concrete reforms are put in place, despite a suspension of economic sanctions by the EU, its foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Saturday. The European Union and other powers have moved in recent weeks to ease sanctions on Myanmar, as the once pariah nation embarks on landmark reforms and seeks engagement with the world. ...

Cuban officials, exiles dialogue via video Posted: 28 Apr 2012 07:52 PM PDT Cuban officials reached out to U.S. exiles on Saturday with a videoconference between Havana and Washington, promising a highly anticipated migratory reform, but cautioning that its scope might not satisfy everyone.

Australia PM suspends embattled lawmaker from party Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:18 PM PDT SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Sunday moved to distance herself from growing anger at a series of government scandals, suspending a lawmaker accused of misusing funds, a week after the parliament Speaker stood down over a sexual harassment lawsuit.

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