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Myanmar, officially Union of Myanmar (pronounced [pjìdàunzṵ mjəmà nàinŋàndɔ̀] is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. It is also known as Burma or the Union of Burma by many bodies and states which do not recognize the ruling military junta. On 4 January 1948, Burma achieved independence from the United Kingdom as... Full Article

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  1. Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to journalists during a press briefing after meeting with former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, unseen, at her house Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to journalists during a press briefing after meeting with former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, unseen, at her house Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar.

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  2. This photo taken on February 17, 2012 shows locals visiting a wet market on the outskirts of Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last five years despite recent... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    This photo taken on February 17, 2012 shows locals visiting a wet market on the outskirts of Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last five years despite recent...

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  3. This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows a customer (R) waiting for his turn in front of a small barbar shop in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows a customer (R) waiting for his turn in front of a small barbar shop in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the...

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  4. This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows a couple talking to each other while waiting for their bus in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last five... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows a couple talking to each other while waiting for their bus in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last five...

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  5. This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows a couple walking back to home at the end of the day in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last five years... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows a couple walking back to home at the end of the day in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last five years...

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  6. This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows a local resident waiting for his order at a roadside food stall in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows a local resident waiting for his order at a roadside food stall in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last...

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  7. This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows vendors preparing snacks for customers in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last five years despite... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    This photo taken on February 16, 2012 shows vendors preparing snacks for customers in downtown Yangon. According to a report released earlier this month, Myanmar has the world's worst legal system for doing business, retaining a position it has held for the last five years despite...

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  8. NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 13: Beach umbrellas are seen as lights shine on the beach after sunset 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... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR - FEBRUARY 13: Beach umbrellas are seen as lights shine on the beach after sunset 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...

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  9. 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,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    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,...

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  10. 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... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    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...

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  11. 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... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    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...

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  12. 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... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    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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  13. Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi (C) holds flowers while flanked by Thein Swe, the National League for Democracy party candidate for Pyapon, as she arrives while on her campaign trail at Pyapon township in the Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi (C) holds flowers while flanked by Thein Swe, the National League for Democracy party candidate for Pyapon, as she arrives while on her campaign trail at Pyapon township in the Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012.

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  14. Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech during a rally in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Myanmar government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his recent visit that April's by-elections,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech during a rally in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Myanmar government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his recent visit that April's by-elections,...

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  15. Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech at the National League for Democracy (NLD) party office in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Myanmar government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech at the National League for Democracy (NLD) party office in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Myanmar government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his...

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  16. Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party members ride on a vessel after a campaign trip to in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Myanmar government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his recent... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party members ride on a vessel after a campaign trip to in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Myanmar government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his recent...

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  17. Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi (R) accepts flowers from supporters during her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi (R) accepts flowers from supporters during her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012.

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  18. Supporters surround Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi as she arrives for her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Supporters surround Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi as she arrives for her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012.

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  19. Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi waves to supporters during her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi waves to supporters during her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012.

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  20. Supporters react during a speech by Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi (not pictured) while she is on her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Supporters react during a speech by Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi (not pictured) while she is on her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012.

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  21. Supporters react as Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi (not pictured) arrives on her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012. The portrait of the man in the picture is that of Suu Kyi's father, General Aung San. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Supporters react as Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung Sann Suu Kyi (not pictured) arrives on her campaign trail in Pyapon township in Ayeyarwady Division February 17, 2012. The portrait of the man in the picture is that of Suu Kyi's father, General Aung San.

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  22. Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center, waves to supporters before delivering a speech during a campaign stop in Wah-Thin-Kha village, Kaw-Hmu township, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center, waves to supporters before delivering a speech during a campaign stop in Wah-Thin-Kha village, Kaw-Hmu township, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  23. Supporters listen and wave flags as Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Myanmar government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his recent visit that... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Supporters listen and wave flags as Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Myanmar government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his recent visit that...

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  24. Buddhist monks listen to a speech by Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a campaign stop in Pyar Pon township, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Buddhist monks listen to a speech by Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a campaign stop in Pyar Pon township, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  25. Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center back, talks to supporters during a campaign stop in Pyar Pon township, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center back, talks to supporters during a campaign stop in Pyar Pon township, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  1. After an emotional first meeting with Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that more steps towards reform probably will ease U.S. and Western sanctions against that Southeast Asian nation
    SOURCE: The Politico 1 month ago
  2. Hillary Clinton tours golden pagoda in Myanmar
    SOURCE: American Banking and Market News 2 months ago
  3. We do have a problem of HIV/AIDS refugees coming from the Myanmar side of the border trying to cross over
    SOURCE: Firstpost 2 months ago
  4. She will underscore our commitment not only to working closely with the government, with Aung San Suu Kyi, but a desire to have a dialogue with the ethnic minorities, with a deep recognition that it's those issues that are at the core, at the very heart of the difficulties that Myanmar has faced for ove...
    SOURCE: Firstpost 2 months ago
  5. There was some concern about nuclear cooperation, though one official told us on the plane that the U.S. hasn't seen signs of a substantial nuclear effort. But there's a lot of concern that North Korea may be selling missile technology to Myanmar in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
    SOURCE: Georgia Public Broadcasting 2 months ago
  6. The chair is also ASEAN’s external face to the world and helps to maintain ASEAN’s international credibility. The success of Myanmar’s chairmanship is important not only to Myanmar and her people but to ASEAN and all of us as well.
    SOURCE: Asian Correspondent 2 months ago
  7. Myanmar must be ready to assume the heavy responsibilities that come with being chair of ASEAN
    SOURCE: Asian Correspondent 2 months ago
  8. Myanmar and its people have a huge task ahead of them and we all hope for a brighter future. AIPMC, ASEAN, its people and its governments must all take an active interest in a freer, fairer and more open Myanmar, not only for the people of Myanmar but for all of us, as a regional community
    SOURCE: Asian Correspondent 2 months ago
  9. It's the beginning of a new chapter of the region because the integration of Myanmar into ASEAN more effectively and Myanmar into the international community will be a benefit for everyone
    SOURCE: CNN 2 months ago
  10. It was however mortifying and shameful that Malaysia has to learn from a country known for its poor human rights record. Does Najib want to send the Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein to Myanmar to learn to be more respectful of the fundamental liberties at least with regard to freedom of ass...
    SOURCE: The Malaysian Insider 2 months ago
  11. It is certainly no coincidence that Maung Lwin's visit quickly followed a frosting in Myanmar-China relations due to President U Thein Sein calling a halt to the construction of the controversial $3.6bn Myitsone mega dam project by China Power Investment Corp. While the Myanmar-China relationship contin...
    SOURCE: Comment Is Free 2 months ago