Suu Kyi appeals on new detention sentence

Lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s pro-democracy opposition leader, have launched an appeal against the extension of her house arrest.

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s verdict postponed

The verdict in the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi has been postponed by the court, amid increasing international pressure. The court in Myanmar said it was not yet ready to make a decision. (photo, from aljazeera.net)

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Vitamins might undo exercise effects

Some of the beneficial effects of the workout might be undone by taking vitamins after exercise, suggests research.

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Nazi war crimes suspect jailed in Germany

Facing charges of being an accessory to the deaths of 29,000 Jews in World War II, John Demjanjuk, an alleged former Nazi death camp guard to Germany, is in jail in Munich. (photo, from aljazeera.net)

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Swine flu kills US resident

In Texas, a woman has apparently become the first US resident to die from swine flu. She is the second person to die from the virus outside Mexico. The first one was a Mexican toddler who died of swine flu in the US in April.

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Walk-out during Iranian president’s speech

Delegates have walked out of a speech by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (photo, from bbc.co.uk), Iran’s president, after he described Israel as a “racist government”, during a United Nations conference on racism.

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Antarctic tourism to be limited

US proposals have been adopted by parties to the Antartic Treaty in order to limit tourism in the region, in an attempt to protect the fragile ecosystem of the continent.(photo, from bbc.co.uk)

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Russia plans military force to protect Arctic interests

To protect its interests in the Arctic, Russia has announced plans to set up a military force.

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Eight oscars for Slumdog film

The cast and crew of widely acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire (photo, from bbc.co.uk) left Los Angelel with eight awards, including best picture and best director.

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Anti-terror measures ‘actively undermined’ human rights

International human rights law have been seriously undermined by anti-terror measures worldwide, said a report by legal experts. (photo, from bbc.co.uk)

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