Clinton bans Burmese leaders

WASHINGTON - Following the arrest of democracy activists in Burma, President Clinton yesterday banned Burma's military rulers…

WASHINGTON - Following the arrest of democracy activists in Burma, President Clinton yesterday banned Burma's military rulers from entering the United States. White House spokesman, Mr Mike McCurry, said Mr Clinton ordered the action in response to "ongoing repression" of the democracy movement headed by Aung San Suu Kyi.

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