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"Smiling tiger may look friendly but is very dangerous." That is how an US Senate Committee Chairman, Senator Fred Thompson said about China Resource Enterprise (CRE). In its investigation into China's attempts to influence the 1996 US presidential camp
Thomas R. McKibbens (C), playing the role of Adoniram Judson, and Melinda Parry, playing the role of Ann Hasseltine Judson, speak during ceremonies to mark the 200th anniversary of the Judsons' departure for Asia in Salem, Massachusetts February 20, 2012. View Photo »
The purpose of this trip in East Asia is because 436 Transport Squadron was originally raised in India as one of the two Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons formed in India during the Second World War in support of the China-Burma-India theatre
Vast crowds are gathering at Burma's most sacred Buddhist shrine to celebrate a festival banned for more than 20 years under the former military government.The festival at the gold-plated, diamond-studded Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon is a mix of Buddhist
Burma is ''seriously considering'' allowing observers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to attend its upcoming by-elections, the group of nations said on Tuesday. President Thein Sein told this to Asean Secretary-General Surin Pitsu
21 February 2012 Last updated at 20:57 ET Burma's President Thein Sein said observers were being considered Burma is ''seriously considering'' allowing observers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to attend its upcoming by-elections,
NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 13: Burmese women harvest anchovies that were drying in the sun on the sand February 13, 2012 in Ngapali beach, Myanmar. Local fishing villages that surround the beach resorts make their living catching the small fish... View Photo »
the Burmese government’s recent democratic reforms are easily reversible at any time ... remind the Burmese government of the consequences that will follow from a failure to cooperate with Aung San Suu Kyi, ethnic nationality leaders, and all stakeholders of Burma’s democracy movement.
MOREH, India (Reuters) - As dusk falls on a lonely police station in the eastern tip of India, a young policeman nervously keeps an eye on the Arakan hills above him, dotted with poppy fields. Just 22 bumpy miles from the capital of India's restive Manip
Her party is fielding candidates in almost all the 48 seats that are vacant–40 in the lower house, six in the upper house and two in provisional assemblies. While this represents less than 15 per cent of the seats in the national assembly—440 seats in th
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NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 13: Construction of a new hotel continues February 13, 2012 in Ngapali beach, Myanmar. Tourism in Burma (Myanmar) is a slowly developing sector with the government opening up its doors to the rest of the world. Burma possesses great tourist potential,...
View Photo »NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 13: A Burmese man carries fish that he just caught February 13, 2012 in Ngapali beach, Myanmar. Tourism in Burma (Myanmar) is a slowly developing sector with the government opening up its doors to the rest of the world. Burma possesses great tourist...
View Photo »NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 14: A hotel waiter carries dishes from a beachfront restaurant at the Ngapali Bay resort February 14, 2012 in Ngapali beach, Myanmar. Tourism in Burma (Myanmar) is a slowly developing sector with the government opening up its doors to the rest of the...
View Photo »NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 14: Burmese fishermen head out to sea as the sun sets into the Andaman ocean February 14, 2012 on Ngapali Beach, Myanmar. Local fishing villages that surround the beach resorts make their living catching the small fish that is caught in the night out on...
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View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 4: A pregnant Burmese woman takes a photo of a bedroom at the Royal Yaw Min Gyi condominium complex on the opening day for public viewing February 4, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. In the unreliable and volatile market of Burma many big investors have put all of...
View Photo »Thomas R. McKibbens (C), playing the role of Adoniram Judson, and Melinda Parry, playing the role of Ann Hasseltine Judson, speak during ceremonies to mark the 200th anniversary of the Judsons' departure for Asia in Salem, Massachusetts February 20, 2012. In 1812 five young men and...
View Photo »Karen National Union (KNU) soldiers practice at Oo Kray Kee village in Karen State near Thai-Myanmar border on January 30, 2012. The Karen National Union (KNU) is waging the world's longest-running insurgency, launched 63 years ago, shortly after the nation then known as Burma won its...
View Photo »Karen National Union (KNU) soldiers stand guard with their assault weapons at Oo Kray Kee village in Karen State near Thai-Myanmar border on January 30, 2012. The Karen National Union (KNU) is waging the world's longest-running insurgency, launched 63 years ago, shortly after the nation...
View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 3: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to the media outside her residence after talks with Tomas Ojea Quintana, the UN's Special human rights envoy to Burma, on February 3, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi explained why a major election rally was...
View Photo »This handout photo released on January 15, 2012 by the French Foreign Ministry shows Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiling after she was awarded with the medal of the Commander of the French Legion of Honor in Rangoon. The European Union will respond 'in concrete terms' to...
View Photo »Sengtawn Maran, originally from Burma, at her restaurant, Naw's Sushi and Fast Food on Hogan Road Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 in Jacksonville, Fla.
View Photo »Bu Gay, a refugee from Burma, sings a song during an ESL (English as a Second Language) class at Southside Baptist Church Monday night, Jan. 9, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida. They are from Burma and are studying to become citizens of the United States.
View Photo »LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 15: Michelle Yeoh and John Bercow during a visit of Burma Campaign UK to the Speakers Chambers at House of Commons on December 15, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo »KAW HMU, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 11: Supporters hold National League for Democracy flags while waiting for the arrival of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi who is taking her campaign for a parliament seat to the southern constituency she hopes to represent February 11, 2012 in Kaw...
View Photo »KAW HMU, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 11: Supporters cheer as Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi takes her campaign for a parliament seat to the southern constituency she hopes to represent February 11, 2012 in Kaw Hmu, Myanmar. Suu Kyi is traveling on her campaign ahead of the April 1...
View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 10: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (L) greets UNESCO officials at her residence February 10, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi is continuing a very public campaign ahead of April 1 by-elections. Her decision to stand for a seat in parliament is the...
View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 10: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (R) waves at the door of her home saying goodbye to UNESCO officials February 10, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi is continuing a very public campaign ahead of April 1 by-elections. Her decision to stand for a...
View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 10: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi \listens as UNESCO officials speak during a press conference at her residence February 10, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi is continuing a very public campaign ahead of April 1 by-elections. Her decision to...
View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 10: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (R) walks out of her residence to awaiting media after a meeting with UNESCO officials February 10, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi is continuing a very public campaign ahead of April 1 by-elections. Her...
View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 9: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to youth supporters at the NLD office February 9, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi is continuing a very public campaign ahead of April 1 by-elections. Her decision to stand for a seat in parliament is the...
View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 9: French tourists try to buy Aung San Suu Kyi t-shirts at a makeshift shop outside the NLD office February 9, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi is continuing a very public campaign ahead of April 1 by-elections. Her decision to stand for a seat in parliament...
View Photo »YANGON, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 9: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is surrounded leaving the packed NLD office after giving a speech to youth February 9, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Suu Kyi is continuing a very public campaign ahead of April 1 by-elections. Her decision to stand for...
View Photo »MYAUNG MYA, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 7: Burmese supporters cheer as Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi drives along the road enroute to a rally during her Delta region campaign trip on February 7, 2012 in Pathein, Myanmar. Aung San Suu Kyi is beginning her election campaign as an...
View Photo »PATHEIN, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 7: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi greets crowds from her vehicle during campaigning in the Delta region on her second campaign trip on February 7, 2012 in Pathein, Myanmar. Aung San Suu Kyi is beginning her election campaign as an official...
View Photo »NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 13: Construction of a new hotel continues February 13, 2012 in Ngapali beach, Myanmar. Tourism in Burma (Myanmar) is a slowly developing sector with the government opening up its doors to the rest of the world. Burma possesses great tourist potential,...
View Photo »The purpose of this trip in East Asia is because 436 Transport Squadron was originally raised in India as one of the two Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons formed in India during the Second World War in support of the China-Burma-India theatre
the Burmese government’s recent democratic reforms are easily reversible at any time ... remind the Burmese government of the consequences that will follow from a failure to cooperate with Aung San Suu Kyi, ethnic nationality leaders, and all stakeholders of Burma’s democracy movement.
Hillary Clinton expresses cautious hope for reform in Burma, as she begins a landmark visit to the diplomatically isolated South East Asian nation.
The Obama administration recognises that this moment of change is an opportunity for the United States to help move Burma away from authoritarian rule and into the world community
North Korea is believed to be continuing development of its nuclear, biological and chemical weapons program…over five years ago, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was informed…of Burma’s reported intention to develop nuclear weapons in coordination with North Korea
Previously, the U.S. didn't care much about who was governing in Burma, but now, it has become of interest to Washington. The visit by Hillary Clinton, I believe, is to establish and normalize the relationship between Burma and the U.S.
We covered a range of issues in Burma, including recent encouraging developments such as the release of some political prisoners and the creation of the national human rights commission ... Aung San Suu Kyi has always been a tremendously inspirational figure when it comes to the promotion of human right...
My forefathers travelled to India on foot through Indonesia, Thailand and Burma during the First World War. They had no knowledge of the teeth or the human anatomy. Neither did they have the skills needed to perform tooth extractions! It's something they imbibed during their travels ... When my forefath...
The ASEAN leaders must be prepared to face the national and regional consequences of its premature decision, including increased displacement, undocumented migration and drug production that results from its ill-timed decision to grant Burma the 2014 chair
We call for ASEAN to keep its options open on reversing its decision on Burma's chairing the regional bloc if the military-led government back-slides on promises concerning human rights and democracy
I am convinced that Beliatsky's name will soon become a freedom and democracy symbol just like Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma, Nelson Mandela in South Africa or Andrei Sakharov in Russia
