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New files shed more light on Epstein sex scandal
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2024
» NEW YORK - The late financier Jeffrey Epstein invoked his constitutional right against incriminating himself about 600 times in testimony for a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse.
Govt defends strict royal insults law at UN rights review
Reuters, Published on 10/11/2021
» The government defended the controversial law criminalising criticism of the powerful monarchy on Wednesday, as United Nations member states expressed concern over the country’s rights record and arrests of youth protesters pushing for royal reforms since last year.
Myanmar's parliament blocks bid by Suu Kyi party to reduce army power
Reuters, Published on 10/03/2020
» Myanmar’s parliament blocked a bid by the party of leader Aung San Suu Kyi to reduce the role of the military in politics on Tuesday, almost a decade into a troubled democratic transition.
Trump defends 'tough' Australian phone call
Reuters, Published on 03/02/2017
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump defended his order to temporarily bar entry to people from seven majority-Muslim nations, which has come under intense criticism at home and abroad, saying on Thursday (Feb 2) it was crucial to ensuring religious freedom and tolerance in America.
Tech vs Trump in immigration battle
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2017
» WASHINGTON - Technology companies based in the Washington state area on Tuesday announced their support for a lawsuit filed by the state against US President Donald Trump's travel ban.
Myanmar army chief sees no quick change to constitution
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2016
» YANGON -- Less than a week after a third transition meeting between Myanmar's commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing and democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the powerful army chief has pushed back against any quick changes to the constitution.
Myanmar army to retain role, for now, says Thein Sein
Reuters, Published on 20/03/2015
» YANGON — Myanmar's military will maintain its role in politics in order to support a transition to democracy, but will eventually submit to civilian rule, President Thein Sein said in an interview broadcast Friday.
5m want Myanmar charter changed
Reuters, Published on 22/07/2014
» YANGON — Myanmar's main opposition party says it has collected about five million signatures seeking reduced powers for unelected military members of parliament as the country, which emerged from dictatorship in 2011, moves towards an election next year.