The Irrawaddy
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Today's Newsletter
Burma Buys 50 Fighter Jets From China
By THE IRRAWADDY
The Burmese air force continues to expand with the recent procurement of 50 K-8 jet trainer aircraft from China.
Chemicals and Drought Destroying Inle Lake
By LAWI WENG
The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides are not the only causes of Inle Lake's environmental decline. Both drought and deforestation in Shan State have also played a large role.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Sen. Webb, Regime 'Talking from Same Script'?
By BA KAUNG
It's now clear that the relationship between the Burmese regime and US Sen. Jim Webb is unique.
Political Parties Can't Afford Campaign Material
By KO HTWE
Many registered political parties can't print election-related materials such as pamphlets, journals or booklets, because they face severe financial problems.
Land Confiscation Increases with Military Presence
By ALEX ELLGEE
Land confiscation increases dramatically in Arakan State in western Burma as a result of increased military deployment to protect natural resource extraction.
US Puts Burma on Notice for Trafficking
By MATTHEW LEE / AP WRITER
The United States warns more than a dozen states, including Iran, North Korea, Cuba and Burma, of possible sanctions for failing to do enough to fight human trafficking.
Business
Roadside Fuel Sales Continue
By MYO MAUNG
The recent opening of privately owned gas stations in Burma has taken a bite out of black-market business, but many consumers still prefer to purchase fuel from illegal roadside dealers.
Regional
Malaysia Deports 10 Foreign Terrorist Suspects
By JULIA ZAPPEI / AP WRITER
Malaysia has arrested and deported 10 foreigners suspected of trying to recruit university students to revive a regional terrorist network.
NKorean Fans Cheer SKorea's World Cup Win
By KWANG-TAE KIM
North Korean soccer fans in Pyongyang cheered for South Korea in its 2-0 win over Greece at the World Cup, a pro-North Korean newspaper in Japan reported.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Human trafficking is not someone else's problem. Involuntary servitude is not something we can ignore or hope doesn't exist in our own communities."
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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