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Aung San Suu Kyi's historic moment: 5 things to know

Once possibly the world's best-known political prisoner, today Aung San Suu Kyi made the historic move to lawmaker, after a swearing-in ceremony at Myanmar's parliament in the capital of Naypyidaw. Here are five things about her.
Myanmar's about-face: 5 recent reforms

Since 1962, Myanmar's dictatorship has jailed the opposition, beat up monks, denied aid to disaster victims, and run scorched-earth campaigns against ethnic minorities. That may be changing, however. Here are five key changes the regime has made in just a matter of months.

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To reward Myanmar for reforms, US eases economic sanctions, names ambassador

Hillary Clinton said the decision to suspend sanctions on export of American financial services and investment was the most significant action Washington has taken so far to reward Myanmar for its reforms.
Obama names ambassador to Myanmar: Is US moving too slow or too fast?

Rewarding the former pariah state for progress on reforms, Obama names the first US ambassador to Myanmar in two decades and announces a further easing of sanctions.
South Korea to North Korea: Learn from Myanmar

South Korea's President Lee made a historic visit to Myanmar this week to boost long-frozen relations – and send a message to North Korea about the benefits of coming in from the cold.
Aung San Suu Kyi's historic moment: 5 things to know

Once possibly the world's best-known political prisoner, today Aung San Suu Kyi made the historic move to lawmaker, after a swearing-in ceremony at Myanmar's parliament in the capital of Naypyidaw. Here are five things about her.
Aung San Suu Kyi takes Myanmar parliamentary oath

The longtime activist, who had been under house arrest for many years, joined her new colleagues in the country's parliament on Wednesday.
Aung San Suu Kyi ends boycott to make Myanmar parliamentary debut

Aung San Suu Kyi's boycott and subsequent compromise highlight the challenges facing the Burmese opposition as they make their long-awaited foray into the country's parliamentary politics.
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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.
Lifted sanctions may mean opportunities for Myanmar

The European Union announced Monday that it was lifting sanctions to reward Myanmar for its recent political reforms.
As sanctions ease on Myanmar, aid to refugees dries up (+video)

International donors are jumping at the chance to aid people inside Myanmar as sanctions ease. But refugees just outside the country are on the losing end.
The real victory in the Myanmar election

The Myanmar election produced more than a small victory for Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy. It also firmed up the moral legitimacy of those seeking freedom in Burma.
Not just Suu Kyi: How a former general is opening up Myanmar

President Thein Sein has advanced reforms partly through his choice of advisers, allowing critical voices to be heard even before today's freer elections.
Voters in Myanmar hopeful as Suu Kyi's party claims win

Voters cast their ballots in Myanmar today in elections that include opposition figure Aung San Suu Kyi, a sign that the military regime is opening up.
Aung San Suu Kyi will take part in 'decisive' Myanmar vote despite 'irregularities' (+video)

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi expressed concern Friday that Myanmar's Sunday election will not be 'genuinely free and fair,' citing intimidation and interference.
Myanmar's about-face: 5 recent reforms

Since 1962, Myanmar's dictatorship has jailed the opposition, beat up monks, denied aid to disaster victims, and run scorched-earth campaigns against ethnic minorities. That may be changing, however. Here are five key changes the regime has made in just a matter of months.
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Is it 'Burma' or 'Myanmar'? US officials start shifting.

Sen. John McCain arrives Sunday with other US officials in Myanmar. Or is it Burma?
Myanmar breakthrough: Does it validate Obama policy of engaging adversaries?

The US announced it was restoring diplomatic ties with Myanmar, and some US officials credited Obama's policy of engagement with helping to bring one of the world's pariah states in from the cold.
US restoring full ties to Myanmar in 'substantial step forward' (+video)

The US said on Friday it would restore full ties with Myanmar after President Obama called the release of hundreds of prisoners a 'substantial step forward' in the Southeast Asian country's democratic reforms.
In surprise amnesty, Myanmar releases high-profile political prisoners

Myanmar freed hundreds of political prisoners Friday in an amnesty that could pressure the West to lift sanctions as one of the world's most reclusive states opens up.
An end to one of the world's longest wars? Myanmar rebels cautious. (+video)

Ceasefire talks between the Myanmar government and the Karen ethnic minority army hold the possibility of an end to one of the world's longest-lasting wars.
Aung San Suu Kyi ready to run in next Myanmar election

Aung San Suu Kyi, opposition leader in Myanmar (Burma) will run in April elections, says NLD spokesman. Britain's foreign secretary William Hague is in Myanmar today, the first visit by a top British official since 1955.
Will 'supreme leader' Kim Jong-un take a shot on North Korea's future?

The young, Western-educated Kim Jong-un may be just the fresh start that North Korea needs to open up. He has a recent model to follow – Burma, a fellow reclusive nation in Asia that's reforming.
Fear of China pushes Burma (Myanmar) out of isolation

Cynics say that military leaders in Burma (Myanmar) are considering reforms urged by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after observing the global downfall of dictatorships. The more likely reason is Burma's increasing concern about China's dominance.
Aung San Suu Kyi and Hillary Clinton establish strong bond (video)

Aung San Suu Kyi said Friday that she hoped Hilary Clinton's visit to Myanmar (Burma) would help put her country on the road to democracy.
Clinton meets Burma (Myanmar) President Thein Sein, Aung San Suu Kyi

Secretary of State Clinton met Burmese President Thein Sein to discuss future ties. It was the first time in more than 50 years that a US-Burma meeting took place.
Clinton urges Burma (Myanmar) to deepen reforms, announces modest US moves

The US will no longer block financing that Burma (Myanmar) seeks from institutions like the World Bank. But a restoration of diplomatic relations is not imminent, say State Department officials.