US firm quits Burma

Washington - Activists claimed a new victory in their battle with Burma's generals yesterday after a leading US vendor of underwear…

Washington - Activists claimed a new victory in their battle with Burma's generals yesterday after a leading US vendor of underwear pledged to halt production in the military-ruled country.

Sara Lee Corporation, which makes underwear under various brands, is the latest of several companies to pull out of Burma.

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