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    Lead Story News Protest

    Anti-war protests: activists granted bail

    Bahan township police commander Thein Win said the police intend to press charges against the demonstration ringleaders.

    Lead Story News Protest Rohingya

    Prominent Buddhist monk sentenced to 3 months for ‘inciting public unrest’

    Ultra-nationalist monk Parmaukkha was jailed for his role in leading an ant-Rohingya protest outside the US embassy in April 2016.

    Lead Story News Religion

    USDP demands govt address Ma Ba Tha’s concerns

    “Whether the Ma Ba Tha continues or ceases to exist depends entirely on the policies of the NLD government,” said Nandar Hla Myint.

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    Crime Lead Story News Parliament

    Stabbing in parliament stairwell after phone deal turns sour

    An office assistant-director was stabbed in the back with a small kitchen knife after she walked away from a personal dispute with a staffer.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Wa delegates storm out after ‘misunderstanding’

    It was always going to be a hard task in bringing the Wa leaders to the negotiating table. But when they finally did arrive, they did not stay long.

    Health Lead Story News Society

    Betel vendors spitting mad at prospect of govt ban

    Sales of betel quid are down almost by half in many parts of Burma amid rumours of a government ban on chewing betel.

    Kachin Lead Story Natural resources News

    At least 10 dead, dozens missing in latest Hpakant mine landslide

    The incident took place at a site that had been closed for the rainy season because of fears about the stability of its massive pile of mining waste.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News

    Shwe Mann lands key advisory role

    The new parliament’s lower house on Friday appointed the former lower house and union speaker as the chairperson of the Legal Affairs and Special Issues Assessment Commission.

    Development Lead Story News Rangoon

    Parliament lends support to controversial Rangoon development

    The Rangoon Division parliament has passed a resolution urging the continuation of the controversial ‘New Yangon Project’.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News

    First-past-the-post system for 2015 election: UEC

    UEC chairperson Tin Aye confirmed that parliament missed the deadline to change to proportional representation.

    Lead Story News Pegu Division Protest

    EU not responsible for Letpadan police crackdown, says ambassador

    The European Union (EU) ambassador to Burma, Roland Kobia, told journalists in Rangoon on Thursday that the EU regretted the events in which riot police cracked down violently on students’[…]

    Education Lead Story News Protest

    Letpadan police block student marchers’ route

    Officials urge students not to continue with their march to Rangoon, and police barricades are erected.

    Lead Story News Protest Rangoon

    Michaungkan protestors evicted from City Hall … again

    Fourteen protestors and four street vendors are arrested as police break up the Michaungkan rally camp in front of Rangoon City Hall.

    Lead Story Military News Parliament Peace Process

    SNLD chairman: ‘Only policy makers should be at peace talks’

    Shan Nationalities League for Democracy chairman believes non-decision making role will hinder peace talks between the Burmese government and armed ethnic groups.

    Lead Story News Politics Uncategorized Women's Issues

    Election commission calls for more female politicians

    Head of the Union Election Commission pushes for a greater role of women in Burmese politics in the lead up to the 2015 elections.

    Lead Story News Rangoon Religion

    NZ bar manager arrested in Buddha insult storm

    A New Zealander is appearing in a Rangoon court after being arrested for using an image of the Buddha wearing headphones in a bar promotion.

    Law Lead Story News Rangoon

    Rangoon minister vows tough action against massage parlours

    The Rangoon Division government has taken action against 43 illegal massage parlours so far this year, according to the regional Border and Security Affairs Minister Col. Tin Win.

    Lead Story News Rangoon Society

    Rangoon govt tackles traffic congestion

    Rangoon’s Minister of Finance says there are plans for new overpasses to relieve traffic congestion in Tamwe, Bahan and Mayangone townships, and traffic lights for 65 busy junctions.

    Business Development Lead Story News Rangoon

    Mayor hits brakes on Rangoon expansion plan

    Rangoon’s divisional government has withdrawn a controversial proposal to extend the city limits, just ahead of a scheduled debate in the regional parliament on Friday.

    Land Lead Story News Rangoon

    38,000 squatter homes in Rangoon: Mayor pledges housing

    Rangoon Mayor Hla Myint says there are some 38,000 squatter homes within the city boundaries these days – and most belong to economic migrants from the country and other towns in Burma.

    Lead Story News Politics Uncategorized

    Suu Kyi advises NLD youth members to be true to the party

    Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi launched her party’s first Youth Congress over the weekend in Rangoon.

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