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MORE SANCTIONS: Eight truckloads of armed riot police moved into central Yangon after a second day of mass protests.

MORE SANCTIONS: Eight truckloads of armed riot police  moved into central Yangon after a second day of mass protests.

US to announce fresh sanctions on Myanmar as protests continue

President Bush is expected to announce fresh sanctions against Myanmar on Tuesday. He also called for political change in the military dominated country now under protests by Buddhist monks. The protests in capital Yangon were triggered by a steep hike in the price of fuel, but have now spread to seven provinces and have acquired a distinct anti-government stance.

BAGGIO LOVERS: The monks

Buddhist monks pray for Azzurri win

When Italy takes the field in Sunday's World Cup final, some 300 monks will be praying and cheering for the Azzurri.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/buddhist-monks-pray-for-azzurri-win/14947-5.html

ALMS FOR FOOTBALL: Monks miss morning alms for they stay up late to watch World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Monks give alms a miss for football

Buddhist monks are too tired to receive early morning alms because they are staying up late to watch the World Cup.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/monks-give-alms-a-miss-for-football/13499-13.html

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