Topic: Than Shwe

Currency tops Myanmar's economic agenda

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Reforming Myanmar could still miss mark

The recent release of many high-profile political prisoners by the Myanmar government has been hailed as a firm step on the country's path towards...

In Myanmar, a "sham" parliament stirs to life

In Myanmar's sprawling parliamentary complex, lawmakers flexed their newly democratic muscles on Thursday. Some drafted anti-graft legislation for ...

Policy coordinator for Myanmar speaking at U of L

Political reforms in Myanmar will be the topic of a talk Thursday in Louisville by the United States' special representative and policy coordinator...

EU agrees to ease Myanmar sanctions

The European Union is rewarding Myanmar's moves toward political reform by easing some sanctions against the regime.. . The EU foreign ministers ...

'The Lady' worthy but overlong

Truth may be stranger than fiction but it's seldom more entertaining, especially when projected onto a big screen at 24 frames per second.. 'The...
Burma is Asia's heart of darkness — an enchanting land of pagodas, temples and jungles that has experienced the horrors of war and repression and...

Myanmar Frees Dissidents in Major 'Step for Reform'

The U.S. restored diplomatic ties in full with Myanmar on Friday in response to moves observers are calling "progressive.". . "Myanmar Frees...

Myanmar on verge of democracy - Suu Kyi

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi says her country is on the, "verge of a breakthrough to democracy." Rough cut (No reporter...

Hillary Clinton tours golden pagoda in Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton goes barefoot in the Buddhist tradition at a revered Myanmar shrine. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)....