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    10 pct cut in world military spending could eliminate poverty: think tank
    April 5, 2016in International, Lead Story, News274by REUTERS
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    10 pct cut in world military spending could eliminate poverty: think tank

    A Stockholm-based think tank said military spending came to 2.3 percent of global GDP — a tenth of which would be enough to end poverty and hunger by 2030.

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    With transition days away, Burma's armed forces reasserts its role
    March 27, 2016in Lead Story, News, Politics235by REUTERS
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    With transition days away, Burma's armed forces reasserts its role

    Burma’s top general uses Armed Forces Day to remind the country of the military’s key role in politics ahead of next Friday’s NLD takeover.

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    March 28, 2014in Lead Story, News, Politics, Video208by DVB and REUTERS
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    Snr-Gen defends nation’s charter at Armed Forces Day

    Whereas his inaugural speech last year focused on the military’s commitment to reform, the commander on Thursday affirmed the importance of the military in the reform process and defended Burma’s…

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    Suu Kyi joins Armed Forces Day celebrations in Naypyidaw
    March 27, 2013in News, Politics1by DVB
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    Suu Kyi joins Armed Forces Day celebrations in Naypyidaw

    After being held under house arrest for the better part of two decades by the Burmese military, opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi made her first appearance at the country’s…

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    Army chief defends military’s role, constitution
    March 28, 2012in News, Politics3by MIN LWIN
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    Army chief defends military’s role, constitution

    During the state’s celebrations of Armed Forces Day, the country’s military head affirmed his support of the constitution and said the army is beholden to civil statutes

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    Explosions rock Armed Forces’ golf tourney
    March 26, 2012in News, Politics2by PETER AUNG
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    Explosions rock Armed Forces’ golf tourney

    Two people were injured at a golf event celebrating the country’s Armed Forces Day on Sunday in Shan state’s border town Tachilek

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