BURMA:  EU Urged to Awake from Passivity
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BRUSSELS, Sep 28 (IPS) - With images of monks converging courageously on  Rangoon broadcast around the world, the European Union threatened  this week that it would respond to any use of violence against  peaceful protesters by strengthening the sanctions it had  previously imposed on Burma's military junta.
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The showdown between Myanmar&#39;s military regime and the European Union at the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) of Asian and European leaders has been propelled into one
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The German presidency of the EU on Wednesday called on Myanmar to release iconic democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi as the country&#39;s military junta prepares to review her detention this weekend.
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Burma's military government warns it will take strong action against those who take part in fuel protests.
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The EU leadership issue is essential. This entity, whose powers are so extensive, needs firm leadership.
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Britain on Friday urged a &quot;robust response&quot; to events in Myanmar, where protests by monks continued despite a clampdown earlier in the week, saying there must be &quot;positive change&quot; in the country.
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HANOI - Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told delegates at the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM 5) in Vietnam&#39;s capital Friday that Germany expects Myanmar (Burma) to take steps to improve its human rights record, according to delegation members.
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Some EU members are hesitant to support the province's bid for independence after a UN resolution was dropped Friday. An informal group meets Wednesday.
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Asian and EU leaders call on Burma to pursue democratic reforms, but no mention is made of Aung San Suu Kyi.
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An Asia-Europe forum accepted Myanmar and 12 other new members Thursday ahead of a summit strained by Yangon's human rights record and detention of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.
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France called on China and Southeast Asia on Monday to put more pressure on Myanmar's ruling junta to start proper talks about political reform with detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. "I have come to South East Asia to tell Burma's neighbours that no progress can be made in Burma without their intervention and assistance," French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner wrote in editorials in several regional newspapers.
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EU foreign ministers agreed Monday to tighten sanctions against Myanmar if it does not improve its human rights record by Oct. 8, when an EU meeting with Asian countries starts in Vietnam.
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Asian and European leaders wrapped up summit talks here by calling for the United Nations to lead the fight against terrorism while largely side-stepping a rift over military-ruled Myanmar.
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Burma's neighbours and the US criticise the draft constitution which is to be put to referendum.
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European leaders will seek to reassure sceptical voters at a summit starting on Thursday by toughening policy on enlargement of the European Union, without though slamming the door on a queue of aspiring ...Comment
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The United States and the European Union have led international condemnation of Myanmar&#39;s decision to extend the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, calling for her immediate release.
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HANOI, Vietnam  - An Asia-Europe forum accepted  Myanmar and 12 other new members Thursday ahead of a summit  strained by Yangon's human rights record and detention of  democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.