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2012/05/24 20:38

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Inspiring performance, but beautiful biopic is a ...

... the passion Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’s Michelle Yeoh exhibits in embracing the role of Burmese political activist Aung San Suu Kyi isn’t reflected in The Lady, a drama that purports to be...

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2012/05/24 18:39

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In Annual Human Rights Report, U.S. Says China's ...

In its yearly report on Human Rights, the U.S. State Department noted that 2011 was tumultuous. Some countries — for example, Tunisia, which kicked off the Arab Spring — made strides while others fell...

2012/05/24 15:36

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US says human rights deteriorating in China

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. State Department says human rights conditions have deteriorated in China and that Vietnam also continues to severely restrict political rights and freedom of...

2012/05/24 12:51

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Suu Kyi to make first foreign trip since 1988

The former political prisoner's plan to leave her homeland for the first time since 1988 is the latest sign of dramatic political change sweeping through the country, where decades of outright...

2012/05/24 10:38

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Trade, connectivity top PM's Myanmar agenda | new...

New Delhi, May 24 : Manmohan Singh goes to Myanmar Sunday on a three-day visit, the first trip to the Southeast country by an Indian prime minister in a quarter century, during which the two countries...

2012/05/22 18:51

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As Myanmar opens, protesters test boundaries of f...

YANGON (Reuters) - As long-isolated Myanmar opens up, its people are flexing their newly democratic muscles and testing the boundaries of freedom in a series of protests over chronic power...

2012/05/22 06:56

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Myanmar opposition members held over protest

Myanmar opposition members held over protest Posted: 22 May 2012 1421 hrs Photos of YANGON: Several members of Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party have been detained by Myanmar authorities...

2012/05/21 14:58

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Court: Interpretation and translation different

McNamee names 3 other players he says took HGHMcNamee names 3 other players he says took HGH The Roger Clemens perjury trial resumes with the final day of testimony from Brian McNamee, the...

2012/05/21 14:53

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US, Suu Kyi agree Myanmar reforms fragile

WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi have discussed the recent easing of U.S. sanctions and the need to protect against the...

2012/05/21 14:40

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Court: Interpretation and translation different

Bahrain defends human rights record at UNBahrain defends human rights record at UN Bahraini officials defended the Gulf kingdom's record before the U.N.'s top human rights body Monday by insisting...

2012/05/21 06:44

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Japan, Myanmar start investment treaty talks

TOKYO: Japan said today it is in talks with Myanmar on an investment treaty, with Tokyo eyeing terms to help companies in the isolated nation as it embraces democratic reforms. A second round of the...

2012/05/21 02:44

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Myanmar negotiator: New deal to end fighting with...

KENGTUNG (Myanmar): A Myanmar negotiator says ethnic Shan rebels have agreed in a second round of talks to end fighting with army troops in the country’s east, the latest reported deal between the new...

2012/05/18 16:28

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Myanmar welcomes easing of U.S. economic sanctions

Myanmar welcomes easing of U.S. economic sanctions YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Officials and businessmen in Myanmar welcomed U.S. plans to ease economic sanctions, saying Friday it will benefit both...

2012/05/18 08:06

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Cameron Says Lower Trade Barriers Offer Best Stim...

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, preparing to meet fellow leaders at a Group of Eight summit today, said agreeing to lower trade barriers would be the best stimulus to the world economy. The prime...

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2012/05/18 06:34

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Myanmar president feeling ill, resting at home

It was not immediately clear what was ailing the 67-year-old leader, but he could be suffering from exhaustion due to a heavy workload, presidential adviser Ko Ko Hlaing told The Associated...

2012/05/15 20:27

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Bush touts Arab spring, says US can't fear freedom

Bush touts Arab spring, says US can't fear freedom Former President George W. Bush on Tuesday praised the Arab spring movement and said the U.S. shouldn't fear the spread of freedom, even if it...

2012/05/15 17:54

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi says sanctions remain tool for ...

... not against the suspension of sanctions as long as the people of the United States feel that this is the right thing to do at the moment," she said in a video conference to a gathering in...

2012/05/15 11:57

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Myanmar halts arms buys from Pyongyang

YANGON, Myanmar—Myanmar’s president has assured his South Korean counterpart that his country will no longer buy weapons from North Korea, while conceding it had done so to some extent over the past...

2012/05/14 20:36

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Beauty of Burma goes on display

Vicky Mann, owner of Bijou Fine Art in Federal, has a passion for Burma, its people and the lacquer ware and teak furniture made there. AN exhibition of Burmese lacquer ware aimed at supporting...

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