Vietnam hunger strike tests official intimidation

In this photo taken Monday, June 17, 2013, lawyer Nguyen Thi Duong Ha stands in the courtyard of her home in downtown Hanoi, Vietnam. Her husband Cu Huy Ha Vu is entering the fourth week of a prison hunger strike to protest alleged poor treatment. Vu was jailed after suing the prime minister…

Vietnam hunger strike tests official intimidation

FILE - In this April 4, 2011 file photo, dissident lawyer Cu Huy Ha Vu is escorted by police out of a courtroom after being convicted of spreading propaganda against the state and sentenced to seven years in prison and three years of house arrest at the one-day trial in Hanoi, Vietnam. Lawye…

Vietnam hunger strike tests official intimidation

In this photo taken Monday, June 17, 2013, lawyer Nguyen Thi Duong Ha stands in the courtyard of her home in downtown Hanoi, Vietnam. Her husband Cu Huy Ha Vu is entering the fourth week of a prison hunger strike to protest alleged poor treatment. The statues seen in her background are of Vu…

Vietnam hunger strike tests official intimidation

Cu Huy Ha Vu's books come with pages torn out by prison guards. Only some of his letters reach home. He is not allowed to access evidence from his trial or to see his wife alone.

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

US President Barack Obama, right, waves next to German President Joachim Gauck after he was welcomed with military honors at the presidential residence Bellevue castle in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. On the second day of his visit to Germany Obama is meeting with German Preside…

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

U.S. President Barack Obama, left, is greeted by German President Joachim Gauck, right, during his arrival at Schloss Bellevue, in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Obama is on a 24-hour visit to Germany, the culmination of which will be a speech at Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate.…

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

U.S. President Barack Obama, second from right, is welcomed by German President Joachim Gauck at Schloss Bellevue on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Berlin. Obama will renew his call to reduce the world's nuclear stockpiles, including a proposed one-third reduction in U.S. and Russian arsenals,…

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

U.S. President Barack Obama, second from left, is welcomed by German President Joachim Gauck at Schloss Bellevue on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Berlin. Obama will renew his call to reduce the world's nuclear stockpiles, including a proposed one-third reduction in U.S. and Russian arsenals, …

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia disembark from Air Force One at the Tegel airport in Berlin Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Obama arrived for a two-day official visit to Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

Onlookers take snapshots as the motorcade carrying United States President Barack Obama passes the Brandenburg Gate after arriving in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Obama arrived for a two-day official visit to Germany and will deliver a speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate Wedn…

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

President Barack Obama is greeted by Ambassador Jurgen Mertens, German Chief of Protocol, upon his and his families arrival at Tegel International Airport in Berlin, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. President Barack Obama is opening a 24-hour visit to Germany, the culmination of which will be a speec…

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

Five years and 50 years. As President Barack Obama revisits Berlin, he can't escape those anniversaries and the inevitable comparisons to history and personal achievement.

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) moves the ball against San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) shoots a three-point basket in the end of regulation during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) and Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) collide during the second half of Game 6 of their NBA Finals basketball series, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) blocks a shot to the basket by Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) during the second half of Game 6 in the NBA Finals basketball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. The Heat defeated the Spurs 103-100. (AP Photo/Kevin C. Cox, Pool)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21), shoots against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 6 in the NBA Finals basketball game, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Miami Heat won 103-100 in overtime. (AP Photo/Kevin C. Cox, Pool)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) works as Miami Heat shooting guard Mike Miller (13) defends during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) of Argentina drives to the basket in overtime as Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) and Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) defend of Game 6 in the NBA Finals basketball game, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Heat defeated the Spur…

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) of Argentina drives to the basket in overtime as Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) and Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) defend of Game 6 in the NBA Finals basketball game, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Heat defeated the Spur…

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots against Miami Heat shooting guard Mike Miller (13) during the second half of Game 6 in the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Kevin C. Cox, Pool)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade dunks against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of Game 6 in their NBA Finals basketball series, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Kevin C. Cox, Pool)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) reacts on the floor against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) works against San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) during second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Miami Heat won 103-100 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) reacts to play against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 6 in their NBA Finals basketball series, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)