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    Lead Story News Suu Kyi

    Syi Kyi ‘exhausted’ after gruelling UK, US tour

    Doctors report that she is weak from too little rest, has a swollen stomach from irregular eating patterns, and bone spurs in her neck.

    Business Lead Story News Suu Kyi

    Suu Kyi calls for investment in post-sanctions Burma

    Speaking in Washington, the Burmese leader urged businesses to invest in the Southeast Asian country as a way to advance its democratic transition.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Obama wraps up US-ASEAN summit in California

    Obama, who leaves office next year, has championed a foreign policy pivot to Asia during his presidency and is determined to present the United States as a Pacific power.

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    US decides on next ambassador to Burma

    The Senate voted 90-0 to confirm career diplomat Scot Marciel to the post in Burma, also known as Myanmar.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    USDP takes swipe at Suu Kyi-Obama kiss

    “Mr Barack Obama came here two times. What happened when he came here? Someone was kissed two times!” blasted Htay Oo at a Hinthada election rally.

    Obama calls for end to discrimination against Rohingya video

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    Obama calls for end to discrimination against Rohingya

    US President says protecting minorities will be an important measure of the success of Burma’s transition from a military dictatorship to democracy.

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    White House says Burma reforms give hope to N Korea

    A senior US diplomat commended Burma at the 2015 address on US policy priorities for East Asia and the Pacific on 4 February, while discussing reforms in North Korea.

    Obama affirms support for govt reformists video

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    Obama affirms support for govt reformists

    Obama held one on one talks with his Burmese counterpart Thein Sein on Thursday in Naypyidaw.

    Obama touches down in Naypyidaw video

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    Obama touches down in Naypyidaw

    The US President’s comments on state of political and economic change in Burma are eagerly anticipated.

    ASEAN Lead Story News Politics

    World leaders gather in Burma for ASEAN summit

    Southeast Asian heads of state join other world leaders in Naypyidaw for the 25th ASEAN Summit. But will the South China Sea islands dispute derail talks again?

    Security tightens ahead of Naypyidaw summit video

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    Security tightens ahead of Naypyidaw summit

    Police and military line the streets of Burma’s capital, ahead of the East Asia Summit.

    Suu Kyi calls for critical eye on reforms video

    Lead Story News Politics

    Suu Kyi calls for critical eye on reforms

    Suu Kyi says that the US and other ‘well-wishers’ have been overly optimistic as the pace of change in Burma slows.

    Burma tells UN to drop rights scrutiny video

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    Burma tells UN to drop rights scrutiny

    Burma’s foreign minister Wanna Maung Lwin was in New York on Wednesday to address the United Nations General Assembly.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Obama champions US role in Burma reform

    In a speech on Wednesday, US President Barack Obama pointed to “American leadership” as a driver of democratic reform in Burma.

    Lead Story News Politics Rohingya

    Burma rejects US allegations

    Burma’s presidential spokesperson rejects Obama’s allegation that Burmese Muslims are oppressed, and refutes US claims that communities in Arakan State have been left in a precarious situation by the absence of international aid workers.

    Analysis Lead Story News Politics

    US spending bill adds ‘new restrictions’ on Burma

    The US$1.1 trillion spending package that US President Barack Obama signed into law on Friday contains new restrictions on assistance to Burma.

    Lead Story News Politics

    US considers limited engagement with Burmese military

    The Obama administration faced strong bipartisan opposition on Wednesday to plans for limited US engagement with Burma’s powerful military due to concerns over human rights and its lingering ties with North Korea.

    Obama urges end to violence video

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    Obama urges end to violence

    US President Barack Obama urges President Thein Sein to stop violence against Muslims in his country and institute economic and political reforms.

    Analysis

    Checkmate: Burma-US policy

    After Aung San Suu Kyi was elected to parliament in April 2012, the US has embraced Thein Sein’s government as the military continues to commit human rights abuses throughout the country

    News Politics

    Activists slate prisoner amnesty ahead of Thein Sein’s US trip

    Activists have accused the government of playing political games after more than 20 prisoners were released ahead of Thein Sein’s trip to the White House next week

    Graffiti artists in Rangoon video

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    Graffiti artists in Rangoon

    Graffiti art in Rangoon is on the rise. During Obama’s visit in November a painting was done to welcome the president to the country. But in December Rangoon authorities announced[…]

    Obama arrives in Rangoon video

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    Obama arrives in Rangoon

    U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Burma today – the first visit by a serving U.S. president.

    Rangoon awaits Obama visit video

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    Rangoon awaits Obama visit

    Today, Obama will become the first serving U.S. president to visit Burma where he’ll meet with President Thein Sein and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

    Analysis

    A pivot to Burma

    Is the American government really that concerned with the establishment of a democratic government in Burma?

    Analysis

    A new, albeit ambiguous, chapter opens in US-Burma relations

    With a new chapter opening in US-Burma relations, Clinton must take the lead in pressing harder for substantial reform in the country

    Analysis

    Is the US dabbling in the darker side of diplomacy?

    If the US embraces President Thein Sein’s rabble of military officials and cronies too soon, it risks leaving a tainted legacy in Burma, and not for the first time

    News Politics

    Clinton to visit Burma next month

    President Obama likely to announce decision today in what would mark first visit to Burma by US Secretary of State in 50 years

    Business News

    US told to cast Burma sanctions net wider

    Campaigners urge Washington to target with punitive financial measures all businessmen in Burma who prop up the government

    News Politics

    US backs UN inquiry in Burma

    Obama’s administration to throw its weight behind a United Nations commission inquiring war crimes committed by the junta

    Elections News

    US policy ‘risks legitimising’ Burma elections

    Influential think tank warns that new US engagement with Burma could be manipulated by the junta to favour controversial elections this year

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