Myanmar

The Inside Story Of How 4 Courageous Reporters Freed More Than 2,000 Slaves

And won a Pulitzer for The Associated Press in the process.
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi Announces Political Prisoner Release Plan

By AP

Refugees Fear Forced Return To Myanmar After Historic Election

By Sally Kantar, Refugees Deeply

Myanmar Swears In First President With No Army Ties In More Than 50 Years

Htin Kyaw, a close friend and confidant of Nobel peace prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, was hand-picked by her to run Myanmar's government.
By Hnin Yadana Zaw and Aung Hla Tun, Reuters

Aung San Suu Kyi Nominated For Cabinet In Myanmar

The Nobel peace prize laureate's name was linked to four ministries: minister of the president's office, foreign affairs, electric power and energy and education.
By Antoni Slodkowski, Reuters

Deadly Landmines Bring Terror To Millions In Myanmar

An estimated 5 million people in the country live in areas littered with the hidden indiscriminate weapons.
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Myanmar's Parliament Elects Suu Kyi Confidant As President

He is the first head of state who does not hail from a military background since the 1960s.
By Hnin Yadana Zaw, Antoni Slodkowski and Simon Webb, Reuters

Lizard Found Preserved In Amber Is 99-Million-Years-Old, Scientists Say

"It's kind of a missing link."
By Reuters

Almost 40 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Turkey

At least five of those who died were children, according to the Dogan news agency.
By Ece Toksabay, Reuters

Dozens Feared Dead In Second Landslide In Myanmar's Jade Mining Region

Myanmar's multi-billion dollar jade industry is controlled by its powerful military.
By Reuters