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    International Relations Lead Story News

    US FM Tillerson invites Suu Kyi to Washington

    According to the US embassy, Secretary Tillerson had “underscored the ongoing US commitment to Southeast Asia and discussed important regional security challenges [with Aung San Suu Kyi]”.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    Burmese govt named & shamed as landmine user

    Aung San Suu Kyi’s government is named in an international report as one of the few nations to actively plant landmines over the past year.

    International Relations Lead Story News Politics

    US, Burma relations ‘can only get better’ under Trump: Zaw Htay

    “[Republicans] passed resolutions to impose sanctions on Burma to push for change. They have always supported our democratic reforms.”

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    Drugs Lead Story News

    Wa army rejects US’ drug trafficking allegations

    Wa leaders say that as part of its push to get rid of poppy, they relocated some 100,000 citizens – a sixth of the population.

    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.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News

    Obama congratulates Thein Sein on ‘historic milestone’

    US president called Burmese counterpart to congratulate him for “successfully implementing historic free and fair elections”, according to senior minister.

    Business Lead Story News Trade

    US sanctions fears choke Burmese trade

    Half of all Burma’s trade flows through the Asia World terminal, owned by blacklisted Steven Law.

    DVB speaks to US Ambassador Derek Mitchell video

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    DVB speaks to US Ambassador Derek Mitchell

    DVB sat down with Ambassador Mitchell to discuss how the challenge an the opportunity of Burma’s upcoming election. How resilient is Burmese democracy?

    2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News

    The quiet Americans

    DVB INTERVIEW: A spokesperson for The Carter Center explains the team’s mission as observers fan out across Burma to observe the general election process.

    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.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Human rights charges filed against Thein Sein

    The complaint filed on Thursday in a US federal court accused Thein Sein and top officials of planning and instigating “hate crimes and discrimination amounting to genocide.”

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Women's Issues

    2015 Election: Women account for 13% of candidates

    The NLD submitted the highest number of female candidates, with 168 women contesting polls, followed by the USDP with 72.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Flood aid begins arriving from India, China

    The Indian air force sends two cargo planes, while a Chinese convoy brings rice, noodles and medicine. The EU, Britain and USA all offer donations.

    Foreign Affairs Lead Story News Politics

    S. China Sea dispute derails ASEAN summit

    Burmese foreign minister urges code of conduct, while China and US weigh in on islands dispute.

    Business Lead Story News Rangoon

    Colonel Sanders comes to town

    US chain KFC opens its first outlet in Burma’s commercial capital Rangoon, becoming the first major Western fast-food chain in the country.

    Lead Story News Sport U-20 World Cup

    Plucky Burmese bow out of World Cup

    Burma goes down 5-1 to New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on its first ever World Cup qualification.

    Obama calls for end to discrimination against Rohingya video

    Lead Story News Video

    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.

    Lead Story News Sport U-20 World Cup

    Burma lose World Cup opener to USA

    Playing in the chilly northern town of Whangarei, the Burmese began the match ferociously, attacking the US with everything they had in the opening minutes.

    Lead Story News Sport U-20 World Cup

    Midfield maestro doubtful as Burma warms up for World Cup

    With just a few days to the kick-off of the Under-20s World Cup football tournament, Burma has been hit by an injury crisis.

    Arakan Lead Story News Refugees Rohingya

    Burma will screen boat people for citizenship, says Thein Sein

    At a meeting with a US delegation in Naypyidaw, govt leaders say they will take back Rohingya boat people – but only if they can prove Burmese citizenship.

    Foreign Affairs Lead Story News Politics

    US extends sanctions citing ‘military impunity’

    Barack Obama on 15 May announced the continuation of sanctions against Burma in a statement to the congress of the United States.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    Reform, presidency on agenda during Shwe Mann’s US tour

    Meetings with Ban Ki-moon and US Deputy Secretary of State follow on from talk at Carnegie Center where he said he would accept a presidential nomination.

    Drugs Lead Story News Shan

    US, Austrian men arrested for drugs in Muse

    An American and an Austrian citizen have been arrested in Shan State’s Muse, along with a third individual who police say is a rebel group member.

    Environment Lead Story Logging News

    Burma’s forests and the danger of agribusiness

    Corruption, environmental damage, and conflict: the effect of forestry clearance in Burma, say a US-based organisation.

    Lead Story News Sport

    Burma to play USA in first World Cup match

    Burma was drawn into Group A for the Under-20 World Cup football competition this summer, alongside hosts New Zealand, Ukraine and the United States.

    Lead Story News Politics

    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.

    Crime Karen Lead Story News Refugees

    Karen refugee becomes cop in US

    Saw Lar Htoo has become the first Karen refugee to graduate as a police officer in the United States.

    Bullet Points: 7 August 2014 video

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    Bullet Points: 7 August 2014

    Watch today’s top stories with Angus Watson.

    Lead Story News Politics

    US ready to engage with Burmese military, officials say

    A delegation of senior officials from the United States has left Burma with the message that “it is time to engage” the country’s military.

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