Topic: New Light of Myanmar
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A step toward democracy: Privately owned newspapers return to Myanmar
In Myanmar the state has monopolized the daily press since the 1960s, but on Monday, privately owned daily newspapers will hit the streets once again. The change is part of reform efforts by President Thein Sein.
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Myanmar removes names from blacklist. What does it mean for reform?
Myanmar’s government has trimmed 2,082 names from its notorious blacklist, but ambiguity over the list and fighting in remote ethnic minority borderlands make some worried about the direction of reform.
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Cover Story Is Myanmar about to rejoin the world?
One of the three most closed and isolated countries in the world is opening up. The long-repressed Burmese say it's unbelievable - but they want to believe in a new Myanmar.
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White elephant captured in the jungles of northwestern Myanmar
White elephant, not a lousy gift but an actual albino elephant, was captured in the jungles of Maungdaw township in northwestern Rakhine state in Myanmar.
06/29/2010 05:49 pm -
Global News Blog Suu Kyi trial resumes as spotlight leaves Burma
It picked up again one day after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for the democracy leader's release at a summit in Thailand.
07/24/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Burma opposition leader Suu Kyi faces trial after visit by uninvited American
The military junta accuses her of violating her house arrest after a Vietnam vet swam across a lake to her home.
05/14/2009 01:00 am -
Amid aid delays, locals in Burma (Myanmar) rebuild
Cyclone victims are rebuilding homes and collecting rainwater as foreign aid workers slowly spread out.
06/02/2008 01:00 am -
World's top envoy entreats Burma (Myanmar)
United Nations chief Ban Ki Moon arrived Thursday and hopes to meet Burma's leader Gen. Than Shwe today.
05/23/2008 01:00 am -
World
05/22/2008 01:00 am -
Postcyclone challenge for Burma (Myanmar): deliver relief fast
The isolated junta sought outside aid as death toll projections topped 10,000.
05/06/2008 01:00 am -
Who's buying Burma's gems?
Laura Bush's campaign for a global boycott is being undone by China's appetite for Olympic souvenirs made of Burmese jade.
03/11/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Burma promises democratic elections
Military leaders' plans for a new constitution, followed by democratic elections, is met with skepticism and international criticism.
02/11/2008 12:00 am
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