| Fri 18 May 2012 |
U.S. paves way to open trade with Burma
San Francisco Chronicle | Washington -- | The Obama administration announced Thursday that it would ease the ban on investments in Burma, rewarding the country's political and economic opening over the last year. | The move would allow the first significant U.S. trade with ... |
U.S. rewards Myanmar by easing some restrictions, naming ambassador
Denver Post | Derek Mitchell was named the first U.S. ambassador to Myanmar in 22 years. (Susan Walsh, The Associated Press) | WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it is easing restrictions on U.S. investment and trade in Myanmar to encourage bu... |
UN probes 'arms sales from N Korea to Syria'
Al Jazeera | A UN panel of experts that monitors compliance with sanctions on North Korea is investigating reports of possible weapons-related shipments by Pyongyang to Syria and Myanmar, the panel said in a confidential report. | "The DPRK (North Korea) contin... |
Myanmar president feeling ill, resting at home
Springfield News-Sun | YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's President Thein Sein was resting at his home in Yangon on Friday after military doctors paid a house call but an adviser said his condition was "nothing to worry about." | It was not immediately clear what was aili... |
Obama Administration declares Burma open to U.S. mining investment
Mineweb | U.S. mining and exploration companies can now officially join their Australian, Canadian, Chinese, European, French, Thai and Korean counterparts in the rush to develop Burma's mineral riches. | ... |
GE says working with Myanmar on possible infrastructure projects
Reuters | HONG KONG May 18 (Reuters) - GE is working with the government of Myanmar on possible infrastructure projects, its vice-chairman said on Friday, a day after the United States said it had suspended sanctions barring U.S. investment in the poor South... |
Can Europe Be Saved? Should It?
The New York Times FacebookTwitterLinkedinShareShareCloseRedditTumblrDigg | E-mailPrint | Nigel Farage, the British Tory-turned-libertarian politician who has made Eurosceptism both an artform and a calling, gave a speech before the European Parliament last year, where... |
Myanmar President Feeling Ill, Resting At Home
National Public Radio | YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's President Thein Sein was resting at his home in Yangon on Friday after military doctors paid a house call but an adviser said his condition was "nothing to worry about." | It was not immediately clear what was ail... |
Myanmar president feeling ill, resting at home
Houston Chronicle | YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's President Thein Sein was resting at his home in Yangon on Friday after military doctors paid a house call but an adviser said his condition was "nothing to worry about." | It was not immediately clear what was ail... |
9/11 families upset over ground zero museum delays
Atlanta Journal | NEW YORK — Family members of some Sept. 11 victims are frustrated with delays at the museum being built alongside the memorial at ground zero. Election 2012: Across the nation | Romney denounces idea of Obama-Wright campaign ads Romney's Apri... |
Wake planned Friday for Mary Richardson Kennedy
Atlanta Journal | BEDFORD, N.Y. — As part of the Kennedy clan, Mary Richardson Kennedy had been there for dark moments like the death of John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1999. In this 2008 photo provided by Peter Michaelis, Mary Richardson Kennedy poses for a photo outs... |
Burma President Ill, Resting at Home
Time Magazine | (Rangoon, Burma) — Burma's President Thein Sein was resting at his home in Yangon on Friday after military doctors paid a house call but an adviser said his condition was "nothing to worry about." | It was not immediately clear what was ailing... |
Myanmar president feeling ill, resting at home
The Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- Myanmar's President Thein Sein was resting at his home in Yangon on Friday after military doctors paid a house call but an adviser said his condition was "nothing to worry about." | It was not immediately clear what was ailing... |
Bomb blasts at bird market in Baghdad kill 4
Atlanta Journal | BAGHDAD — Iraqi officials say three bombs have struck a bird market in eastern Baghdad, killing four people and wounding dozens. Election 2012: Across the nation | Romney denounces idea of Obama-Wright campaign ads Romney's April money sugges... |
Iran summons Bahrain envoy in protest
Atlanta Journal | TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has summoned Bahrain's top diplomat in the country to relay its concerns over the unrest in the tiny island nation. Election 2012: Across the nation | Romney denounces idea of Obama-Wright campaign ads Romney's April money... |
Obama backs closer ties with Burma
Belfast Telegraph President Barack Obama has declared a new chapter in US relations with Burma, easing an investment ban and naming the first US ambassador to the former pariah state in 22 years to reward it for democratic reforms. | Both Republican and Democrat senat... |
Myanmar president feeling ill, resting at home
Yahoo Daily News | YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's President Thein Sein was resting at his home in Yangon on Friday after military doctors paid a house call but an adviser said his condition was "nothing to worry about." | It was not immediately clear what was ail... |
Myanmar president feeling ill, resting at home
WPXI | Myanmar's President Thein Sein was resting at his home in Yangon on Friday after military doctors paid a house call but an adviser said his condition was "nothing to worry about." | It was not immediately clear what was ailing the 67-year-old leade... |
NATO: 2 international troops killed in Afghanistan
Atlanta Journal | KABUL, Afghanistan — An insurgent attack in Afghanistan has killed two members of the international military coalition. Election 2012: Across the nation | Romney denounces idea of Obama-Wright campaign ads Romney's April money suggests GOP ra... |
Myanmar president feeling ill, resting at home
Austin American Statesman | YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's President Thein Sein was resting at his home in Yangon after military doctors paid a house call but gave no details about what was ailing the 67-year-old leader. | Officials confirmed that Thein Sein was not feelin... |
UPDATE 2-Myanmar's central bank aims for weaker currency
Reuters | * Managed float was introduced in April | * Currency has surged as resources investment has come in | * Much more foreign investment coming as sanctions eased | * Foreign banks to be allowed to form joint ventures | By Jason Szep and Aung Hla Tun |... |
UN probes possible NKorea arms trade with Syria, Myanmar
Indian Express | A UN panel of experts that monitors compliance with sanctions on North Korea is investigating reports of possible weapons-related deals between Pyongyang and Syria and Myanmar, the panel said in a confidential report seen by Reuters on Thursday. | ... |
US eases economic sanctions to reward Myanmar
MSNBC | By ANNE GEARAN and MATTHEW PENNINGTON | Associated Press | WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Thursday declared a new chapter in U.S. relations with Myanmar, easing an investment ban and naming the first U.S. ambassador to the former paria... |
Has North Korea Now Crossed China, Too?
The New York Times FacebookTwitterLinkedinShareShareCloseRedditTumblrDigg | E-mailPrint | Whether restarting work on a nuclear reactor or (allegedly) kidnapping Chinese fishermen, trying to launch a satellite or to import banned tap-dancing shoes from Italy, North Kore... |
Thousands of Myanmar Rohingyas Struggle for Refugee Status in India
The New York Times | Since descending upon New Delhi more than a month ago, ethnic Rohingyas from Myanmar have been rounded up twice by police and ordered to leave, but the stateless group is determined to get the Indian government to recognize them as refugees. | R... |
Exclusive: Myanmar's central bank aims for weaker currency
Reuters | NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - Myanmar's central bank wants to weaken its newly floated currency and prevent further rises that could derail reforms to its economy, a deputy central bank governor said. | Nay Aye, one of two deputy governors, added ... |
6.2-magnitude quake strikes far off Chile's coast
Atlanta Journal | SANTIAGO, Chile — A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile's southern coast, but the authorities say it wasn't felt on land and discounted the possibility of a tsunami. Election 2012: Across the nation | Romney denounces idea of... |
The Lessons of the 'Burmese Spring'
Chosunilbo | President Lee Myung-bak visited Burma on Monday, the first South Korean leader to do so in 29 years. In a meeting with Burmese President Thein Sein, Lee pledged to support democratization and market opening. Lee also urged the Burmese leader to cea... |
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