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Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi Makes History with Parliamentary Oath
Burma's long-time democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has officially been sworn in as a member of parliament, taking public office for the first time after spending much of the past two decades under house arrest.
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Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to reporters after meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at her house in Rangoon, May 1, 2012. (Reuters)
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The empty seat (center) of Aung San Suu Kyi is seen among members of parliament, Naypyitaw, April 30, 2012. (Reuters)
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Shwe Man (L), parliamentary speaker of the lower house, and other members of parliament applaud upon United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's arrival at parliament. (Reuters)
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U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, left top, delivers his speech at Burma's parliament. (AP)