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Australian tells of Myanmar jail squalor, torture fear
Published on 22/11/2022
» An Australian economist released after nearly two years in a Myanmar jail has told of interrogations in leg irons, squalor and the sounds of screams from tortured cellmates during his time behind bars.
Syrian refugee swimmer hopes biopic helps others displaced
AFP, Published on 20/11/2022
» LONDON - Syrian refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini, who almost drowned at sea fleeing her war-torn country before competing at two Olympics, hopes a new film about her life will help other displaced people.
Australian freed by Myanmar junta arrives home
Published on 18/11/2022
» MELBOURNE: An Australian adviser to the former government of Myanmar returned home on Friday, a day after he was released from detention by the military junta as part of a mass amnesty.
Ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist land in Bangkok from Myanmar
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» A former British envoy, an Australian economic adviser and a Japanese journalist touched down in Bangkok after being freed from prison and deported by Myanmar's junta on Thursday.
Myanmar releases ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist
Published on 17/11/2022
» Myanmar’s military government has released foreign prisoners including Australian economist Sean Turnell, former United Kingdom ambassador Vicky Bowman and Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota. The release is part of an amnesty to mark the 102nd anniversary of its National Victory Day.
An ugly side to the beautiful game
News, Published on 15/11/2022
» When the World Cup kicks off next weekend, a Western sense of fair play will be outraged that a country without any native tradition in the game has won the right to host the tournament through financial muscle. Insult is added to injury too -- due to Qatar's extreme temperatures, the World Cup isn't being staged during the usual summer break but in November, disrupting domestic soccer competitions in the northern hemisphere for six weeks. Fans and players just have to lump it.
Biden faces high expectations at UN climate talks
AFP, Published on 11/11/2022
» SHARM EL SHEIKH (EGYPT) - US President Joe Biden arrived at UN climate talks in Egypt on Friday armed with major domestic achievements against global warming but under pressure to do more for countries reeling from natural disasters.
Britain, France look to reset frayed ties under Sunak
AFP, Published on 09/11/2022
» PARIS - After years of public rows and even a brief naval stand-off in the Channel, Britain and France are looking to reset their relations under new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Office of the NBTC partners with International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Published on 21/10/2022
» Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (Office of the NBTC) in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) held the ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Opening Ceremony of New Premises on 20 October 2022. Ms. Achara Panyavanija, Assistant Secretary General, Office of the NBTC, together with Dr. Atsuko Okuda, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, ITU, attended the opening ceremony to deliver a speech and preside at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Explosions at Myanmar main prison kill eight
Published on 19/10/2022
» At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured on Wednesday after at least two bomb explosions and gunfire at Myanmar's biggest jail, according to media reports and an account from a witness.