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Govt calls time on imported alcohol
Supermarkets in Rangoon are emptying their shelves of foreign brands of alcohol and cigarettes, after a government crackdown on illegal foreign imported goods.
Forty-one political prisoners released
Forty-one political prisoners were released from various prisons across Burma on Wednesday in the latest of a series of amnesties by President Thein Sein’s government, according to presidential spokesman Ye Htut.
Health Lead Story News Suu Kyi
Living in serenity is best medicine, says Suu Kyi
Speaking to international policymakers in Qatar, Suu Kyi bemoans the state of healthcare in Burma, but stresses that human values, spirituality and living in spirituality were still the key ingredients of innovative healthcare.
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Even the rain won’t dampen Naypyidaw’s moment in the sun
Even an 80 percent chance of a storm won’t dampen spirits as Naypyidaw prepares the final touches ahead of this afternoon’s SEA Games opening ceremony.
Communal Violence Law Lead Story News Rohingya
Two sentenced for murder in Mrauk-U massacre
Two Arakanese men have been convicted of murder in connection with the Mrauk-U massacre in October 2012 when 70 Muslims, including 28 children, were killed in a single day. Both men were dealt 10-year sentences with labour.
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Rohingya are an indigenous people of Burma: OIC Sec-Gen
The secretary-general of the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation, Prof. Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu, speaks with DVB about his recent trip to Burma. We asked him about Rohingya rights, Rule of Law, and the path to a peaceful future.
Yingluck backs out of SEA Games opening ceremony
Thailand’s prime minister and Singapore’s deputy prime minister planned to attend the opening ceremony of the 27th SEA Games in Burma on Wednesday, but cancelled their visits due to political unrest in their respective countries.
Naw Ohn Hla charged on religious offences from 2007
In addition to last week’s charge of sedition, the renowned Burmese activist has now been charged with disturbing a religious assembly – back in 2007.
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Burma through to semis in pencak silat
Burma’s Zayer has beaten Laos’ Thanphonh Simphilavong in the first round of the men’s pencak silat event in Naypyidaw.
Seven dead in pre-dawn fire at Rangoon beauty spa
Seven people died in a pre-dawn fire at the Gandama Wholesale Centre in Rangoon’s Mayangon township early Tuesday, allegedly caused by an electrical failure.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics
KNU urges all sub-groups to unite as Karen for census
The Karen National Union has urged the various ethnic sub-groups within Karen state to register in next year’s nationwide census as “Karen” when identifying their ethnicity in the questionnaire.
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Burmese toddler drowns as refugee boat sinks en route to Christmas Island
A two-year-old was among three asylum seekers who drowned when their boat sank off Java en route to Australia’s remote Christmas Island. Indonesian police said 29 others were rescued.
Lead Story News SEA Games sport
Burma maintains unbeaten run in SEA Games football
The Burmese men’s football team survived a scare to beat Timor Leste 3-1 at the Thuwunna Stadium in Rangoon on Monday.
Michaungkan protestors hold down the fort
Despite an ultimatum issued by Rangoon township authorities, around 200 protesters are refusing to leave their camp site in Michaungkan township on the eastern outskirts of Rangoon.
Lead Story News SEA Games sport
Burma wrestlers add to gold rush at SEA Games
Burma now leads the SEA Games medal table with 13 golds, three silvers and six bronze following two golds for Burmese wrestlers in Rangoon.
Burma’s wushu team delighted with medal wins
Two days before the official opening ceremony of the SEA Games, Burma has already won 10 gold medals. The Wushu competitions are going on in Naypyidaw until 10 December.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News peace process
KNU shelve Hpa-an talks till next year
The next meeting of Burma’s ethnic armed groups will likely take place at Lay Wah, the headquarters of the KNU, around the third week of December, while ceasefire talks with the Burmese government look unlikely to be staged until January.
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Constitutional reform begins at Chapter One
The Joint-Committee for Reviewing the Constitution releases a statement suggesting that Aung San Suu Kyi’s bid to be allowed to become president is not the most pressing issue related to constitutional reform.
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Michaungkan protestors face forceful removal
Rangoon township authorities have issued an ultimatum to more than 200 Michaungkan villagers to disband their protest site at the town’s Myasaryan pagoda by 6pm on Monday or else face forceful removal.
Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
NLD delegation departs for China
Ten members of National League for Democracy (NLD) left for a goodwill visit to China on Sunday, 8 December, at the invitation of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Lead Story News SEA Games sport
Burma enjoys dream start to SEA Games
Hosts Burma lead the SEA Games table with six gold medals and one silver – and the opening ceremony is still three days away.
IMF chief pledges support for Burma’s banking sector
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has urged Burma to urgently prioritise tackling widespread poverty while pledging assistance to the country’s nascent banking sector.
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Thai PM pledges help on Rohingya trafficking investigation
Thailand has pledged to help with any investigation into a report that Thai immigration officials moved Burmese refugees into human-trafficking rings.
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A first New Year’s festival at the Shan camp
The refugees of Koung Jor camp decided to lay on their own Shan New Year’s festival for the first time inside the camp.
Rangoon views recreation zone options for river promenade
Burma’s former capital Rangoon is gearing up for major developments with a new zoning proposal that includes a recreational riverside green zone and demarcated heritage zones.
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BUSINESS in BURMA this WEEK: China offers tax breaks on Burmese gas; foreign banks to be allowed limited operations in Burma; construction begins at Thilawa industrial zone; telecoms giants ink deal; and new proposals for the Rangoon skyline.
Bangkok protests delay pardon for Burmese inmates, says ambassador
Political instability and protests in Thailand are delaying the release of Burmese inmates who might otherwise be pardoned, according to Burma’s ambassador in the country.
Burma and the Philippines pledge increased trade and investment
Burmese President Thein Sein and a delegation of 10 representatives concluded a three-day visit to Manila on Friday, after penning six agreements with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III at the presidential palace.
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“Mandela Raised The Standard Of Humanity” – Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi joined the world in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela on Friday, while speaking at the Women’s Forum Myanmar in Rangoon.
Lead Story News SEA Games sport
Ready for battle – Burma women’s football team
Burma’s coach believes that the women’s team can go all the way in the SEA Games, but is aware of the power of his Thai and Vietnamese rivals.
