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Suu Kyi given partial pardon
Published on 01/08/2023
» Aung San Suu Kyi, the former civilian leader of Myanmar, has been pardoned on five of the 19 offences for which she was convicted and jailed for a total of 33 years, state media and an informed source reported on Tuesday.
Myanmar junta warns public not to hide fugitive protesters
AFP, Published on 14/02/2021
» YANGON: Myanmar's new military regime warned the public not to harbour fugitive political activists on Sunday after issuing arrest warrants for veteran democracy campaigners supporting massive nationwide anti-coup protests.
Top UN court rules on Myanmar genocide case
AFP, Published on 23/01/2020
» THE HAGUE: The UN's top court will announce Thursday whether it will allow a case accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya Muslims to go ahead and if it will impose emergency measures to stop further violence.
Quiet, please: Myanmar festival stirs debate over religious noise
AFP, Published on 22/11/2018
» YANGON - From grumbling neighbours to witty memes of the Buddha imploring a man with speakers to "stop your noise", the cacophony around Myanmar's annual Tazaungdaing festival is revving up debate over the modern racket accompanying religious customs.
Finding dhamma in Yangon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/05/2015
» Although Myanmar has opened itself up to tourism for almost two decades, the old capital city Yangon and its suburbs can still boast largely unexplored Buddhist art and culture.
Myanmar census shows population 9 mn fewer than estimated
AFP, Published on 30/08/2014
» YANGON - Myanmar's first census in three decades shows the country has a population of 51 million people, authorities said Saturday, around nine million fewer than an earlier estimate.
Thailand lends treasures to New York
AFP, Published on 08/04/2014
» NEW YORK - A landmark exhibition opens in New York next week exploring the ancient kingdoms of Southeast Asia and introducing to the outside world the first treasures from Myanmar seen abroad.
Japan classic paintings, pop idols hit US
AFP, Published on 27/03/2012
» Japan is presenting to the United States highlights of its culture both old and new, with a rare exhibition of elaborate centuries-old nature scrolls and performances by a top-selling pop band.
Transsexual Thai air hostesses: gimmick or equality?
AFP, Published on 12/03/2012
» With her crisp uniform, immaculate makeup and hair swept up, Mew looks like any other air hostess, but she's one of a handful of Thai transsexuals blazing a trail in the skies.