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Obama to meet Myanmar, other ASEAN leaders

November 7, 2009 By The Associated Press  JIM GOMEZ (Associated Press Writer)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Barack Obama will meet leaders of Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar, in a high-level affirmation of Washington's new policy of engaging the military-ruled country despite its dismal human rights record.

The Nov. 15 meeting between Obama and leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations will take place on the sidelines of an annual...

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