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UN Chief Begins Talks with Burmese Military Rulers Ban Ki-moon in Burma to press for release all political prisoners, including pro-democracy leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi Obama Prepares for Russia Summit, G8, Africa Visit US president leaves Washington Sunday for Moscow for meeting on arms control; trip ends with likely emotional visit to Ghana US Forces Settle into Afghan Taliban Heartland Some 4,000 US Marines, several hundred Afghan forces taking up positions in Helmand province Suspected US Missile Strike Targets Pakistani Militants Pakistani army is trying to hunt down Baitullah Mehsud, blamed for scores of attacks against government, civilians EU Recalls Iranian Envoys in British Embassy Dispute Move follows Iran's decision to put some British Embassy staff on trial for allegedly playing role in post-election demonstrations US Vice President Encourages Reconciliation in Iraq Biden's trip comes amid surge of insurgent attacks that are testing capabilities of Iraqi forces Darfur Rebels, Sudanese Opposition Party Sign Agreement Sudan UMMA party - led by former Sudanese Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi - and rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) announced agreement Friday Philippines Prays for Ailing Former President Corazon Aquino Democracy icon is in intensive care, battling colon cancer Coup D'etat in Honduras Highlights Zelaya's Relationship with Chavez Chavez said to be capitalizing on coup Promoter Says Jackson Memorial Planned at LA Arena Randy Phillips, head of AEG Live promotion company, says family is considering holding event on Tuesday but has not made a final decision Film Spotlights True Story of Iranian Woman's Stoning Form of punishment continues to be used in Middle East, Africa Americans Get Early Start to July 4 Holiday Washington DC, New York among cities planning spectacular fireworks displays on Saturday