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    Day: October 10, 2013

    October 10, 2013in Lead Story, News3by DVB
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    Kachin rebels and govt reach preliminary peace deal

    The Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) and government peace makers pledged to work together towards a nation-wide ceasefire on Thursday, marking the end of a three-day round of meetings in the…

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    Farmers blame Shwe Gas pipeline for destroying their crops
    October 10, 2013in Environment, Lead Story, News3by DVB
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    Farmers blame Shwe Gas pipeline for destroying their crops

    Farmers in Magwe division in north-western Burma say they have still not been compensated for the mass destruction of crops caused by the construction of the controversial China-backed Shwe Gas…

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    US group warns against demolition of Rangoon heritage sites
    October 10, 2013in Culture, Lead Story, News31by SHWE AUNG / DVB
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    US group warns against demolition of Rangoon heritage sites

    The US-based World Monument Fund this week recognised Rangoon as a heritage zone for its dazzling religious and colonial architecture, but warned that an influx of foreign investment risks devastating…

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    October 10, 2013in Interview, Lead Story, Politics, Video4by DVB
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    The ASEAN chair - an important opportunity

    Kavi Chongkittavorn speaks to DVB about the challenges and opportunities that Burma faces as chair of ASEAN.

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    Critics question Burma's readiness to assume ASEAN chair
    October 10, 2013in Lead Story, News, Politics0by ASSOCIATED PRESS
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    Critics question Burma's readiness to assume ASEAN chair

    Burma prepares to take over as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the annual regional summit in Brunei on Thursday, amid criticisms from human rights groups.

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    Ninety percent of Karen locals want constitution changed: survey
    October 10, 2013in Lead Story, News, Politics3by NANG MYA NADI / DVB
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    Ninety percent of Karen locals want constitution changed: survey

    Over 90 percent of locals in the Karen state capital Hpa-an want Burma’s military-backed 2008 constitution to be amended, according to a new survey conducted by the National League for…

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