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Myanmar Struck by Earthquake; 5 Facts About the Former Burma
By Mara Gay - AOL NewsThe impoverished Southeast Asian country of Myanmar, known as Burma under British rule, is somewhat off the beaten path in terms of American news consumption and rarely makes headlines. So when it was struck by a powerful earthquake today, AOL News thought it would take a moment to offer up a quick list of key facts about the resource-rich but harshly ruled nation. It was struck by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake today. There were no reports of deaths or major destruction in the country, but in Myanmar, where a repressive government restricts virtually every source of news, accurate information ...
Myanmar's Strongman Appears on TV in Women's Clothing
By Matthew Hall - AOL NewsSo you think Libya leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi is nuts? You might also want to try Myanmar's repressive head of state, Senior Gen. Than Shwe. For a recent televised ceremony, the 78-year-old boss of Asia's most authoritarian regime ditched his army dress uniform in favor of, more simply, a woman's skirt. Than Shwe appeared at a national holiday event last month wearing a woman's sarong -- or acheik -- and got the country talking. That is, as much as people can talk in an oppressed society. Khin Maung Win, AP Myanmar's top leader, Senior Gen. Than Shwe, right, greets guests ...
Sen. Jim Webb Preps for Meeting With Head of Myanmar Junta
By Ria Misra - Politics DailyJust three days after the leader of Myanmar's opposition was sentenced to additional house arrest, setting off harsh criticism from the United States, the Asian nation is set to receive a surprising visitor. As part of a two-week tour of Southeast Asia, Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) touched down in Myanmar on Friday and is set to become the highest-ranking American official to meet with the head of Myanmar's junta, Than Shwe. ...
Bush Increases Sanctions Pressure on Burma
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyPresident Bush announced increased United Sanctions on Burma's military leaders today, ratcheting up U.S. pressure on the military dictatorship there. It was the second time in a month that the Administration has issued sanctions targeted at the Burma's military rulers. Late last month, the Treasury Department froze the U.S. assets of senior members of the Burmese government, and the State Department placed travel restrictions on its leaders. The president commended the protesters who have risen up against the government of Burma in his announcement. "Burma's rulers continue to defy the ...
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