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"The Milli Gazette Online"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:46 | null | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | Kashmir, Babri Mosque, Muslim Personal law, Urdu and Minority Character of Aligarh Muslim University each and every controversy being used and exploited by BJP was created by the Congress | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milligazette.com%2Fnews%2F14669-whose-democracy-seminar-in-london-on-indias-70th-independence-day.json | http://www.milligazette.com/system/assets/pictures/2662/content_India-Whose-Democracy.jpg?1471349802 | en | null | 'Whose Democracy?' Seminar in London on India’s 70th Independence Day | null | null | www.milligazette.com | Press Statements
LONDON, 14 August 2016,: Kashmiris are facing an existential crisis under Indian army occupation, said Kashmiri academic, novelist and activist Nitasha Kaul at a seminar at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) organised by South Asia Solidarity Group (SASG).
“It is as though there is a hierarc... | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14669-whose-democracy-seminar-in-london-on-indias-70th-independence-day | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.milligazette.com/f4f7187eafcbf7caaaccf36c530f9e155c7c14293aa616366f406ee2b865ea45.json |
[
"Ram Puniyani",
"The Milli Gazette Online"
] | 2016-08-26T12:56:08 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | Today, nearly a decade later when we are remember with pain the horrific violence of Kandhamal in 2008, many issues related to the state of affairs of communal violence, state of minorities, the state of justice delivery system come to one’s mind. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milligazette.com%2Fnews%2F14674-kandhamal-long-wait-for-justice.json | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14674-kandhamal-long-wait-for-justice | en | null | Kandhamal: Long Wait for Justice | null | null | www.milligazette.com | The incident
Just to recall, Orissa witnessed unprecedented violence against the Christian minority in August 2008. On August 23, 2008, Swami Laxmananand along with his four followers was killed, probably by a group of Maoists. Immediately, anti-Christian violence began on a big scale. The way it began it seemed as if ... | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14674-kandhamal-long-wait-for-justice | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.milligazette.com/0da60b19f460877f813bef7d20879c6086d02312a9bc93d0b6d6cc37c4e63a97.json |
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"M Ghazali Khan",
"The Milli Gazette Online"
] | 2016-08-26T12:56:36 | null | 2016-07-19T00:00:00 | The Prophet did not hesitate in leading the funeral prayer of the person whose hypocrisy was known to everyone but in this part of the world even marriages are declared as nullified for joining funeral prayers led by the scholars of another sect. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milligazette.com%2Fnews%2F14519-who-will-decide-who-is-a-kafir-and-who-is-a-muslim.json | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14519-who-will-decide-who-is-a-kafir-and-who-is-a-muslim | en | null | Who Will Decide Who is a Kafir and who is a Muslim? | null | null | www.milligazette.com | Islamic Perspectives
Some readers may not like this but the fact is that Zakir Naik’s style has antagonized many and his speeches sometimes contain objectionable expressions that cause unnecessary and avoidable misunderstandings. For this reason, he has been criticized several times in the past. Bangladesh incident has... | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14519-who-will-decide-who-is-a-kafir-and-who-is-a-muslim | en | 2016-07-19T00:00:00 | www.milligazette.com/6fcf7c0ad28675c2d5901037a2bc795ed6030286414ab5df160c4c074b346be3.json |
[
"The Milli Gazette"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:45 | null | 2016-07-05T00:00:00 | Political parties have sidelined their Muslim supporters as they have started to believe that they would either get Muslims’ support even after disrespecting them or that they can now manage to win at the hustings even without Muslim support | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milligazette.com%2Fnews%2F14436-indian-muslim-politics-time-to-think-out-of-the-box.json | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14436-indian-muslim-politics-time-to-think-out-of-the-box | en | null | Indian Muslim Politics: Time to think out of the box | null | null | www.milligazette.com | Focus
Political parties have sidelined their Muslim supporters as they have started to believe that they would either get Muslims’ support even after disrespecting them or that they can now manage to win at the hustings even without Muslim support, says Muhammad Adeeb in his letter to important Muslim personalities.
Fr... | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14436-indian-muslim-politics-time-to-think-out-of-the-box | en | 2016-07-05T00:00:00 | www.milligazette.com/dcf842caa81f14c296a54274466596d379ecb59af690dbf5ff96c655fe88f139.json |
[
"Dharmaraj Kumar",
"The Milli Gazette"
] | 2016-08-26T13:01:52 | null | 2016-08-04T00:00:00 | What has happened to dalits? Why have they become so violent? They are getting reservation through constitution in everything, what else do they want now? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milligazette.com%2Fnews%2F14667-what-happened-to-dalits-isnt-reservations-enough-for-them.json | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14667-what-happened-to-dalits-isnt-reservations-enough-for-them | en | null | What happened to Dalits, isnt reservations enough for them? | null | null | www.milligazette.com | Analysis
“What has happened to dalits? Why have they become so violent? They are getting reservation through constitution in everything, what else do they want now ?” was the concern of one of my friends. I had nothing to say in reply as it would have amounted to the provoked answer given in haste. To avoid it, I maint... | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14667-what-happened-to-dalits-isnt-reservations-enough-for-them | en | 2016-08-04T00:00:00 | www.milligazette.com/ef0c32ce71f07b57c601fd77747b8d086375aedfd96cdddc612e1f09415896d5.json |
[
"The Milli Gazette Online"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:30 | null | 2016-07-14T00:00:00 | Please read the complete policy and give suggestions as it will help in making the education better. Please email your suggestions to nep.edu@gov.in by 31st July 2016 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milligazette.com%2Fnews%2F14517-a-chance-to-give-suggestions-on-national-policy-of-education.json | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14517-a-chance-to-give-suggestions-on-national-policy-of-education | en | null | A chance to give suggestions on National Policy of Education | null | null | www.milligazette.com | Education and Careers
This is a great opportunity to ensure our points are made and make a difference.
Please read the complete policy and give suggestions as it will help in making the education better.
Some Concerns and Challenges:
Poor quality of education.
Inappropriate curriculum
Lack of trained educators
Schools ... | http://www.milligazette.com/news/14517-a-chance-to-give-suggestions-on-national-policy-of-education | en | 2016-07-14T00:00:00 | www.milligazette.com/602d1383b49e8a7ba11af6c05b167b096b77a32df3fc852bcb966c80e9eff277.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:46:45 | null | 2016-08-26T22:31:22 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fi-got-it-sense-aint-common%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mr3-270x300.gif | en | null | I got it - Sense Ain’t Common! | null | null | www.aframnews.com | Samuel Taylor Coleridge once said that, “Common sense is an uncommon degree in what the world calls wisdom.” I agree with him in this particular aspect however, it is sad to say that although it is said to have been common everybody does not have it. To understand best what I am trying to convey here, it is important t... | http://www.aframnews.com/i-got-it-sense-aint-common/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/1e90df08af7a708359b0b06642a829cc0a0ce7b36502ac81d2ba1d4d8b035387.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:48:59 | null | 2016-08-26T21:19:54 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fnew-mount-calvary-baptist-church-christopher-c-moore-senior-pastor-presents-family-and-friends-community-weekend%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/new-mount-calvary-baptist-church-christopher-c-moore-senior-pastor-presents-family-and-friends-community-weekend/ | en | null | New Mount Calvary Baptist Church& Christopher C. Moore, Senior Pastor, presents Family and Friends Community Weekend | null | null | www.aframnews.com | Come One – Come All!!!!!
Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25, 2016
Saturday, September 24, 2016.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Parade 9-10am, Community Festival and Carnival, 10am-4pm.
Free Food
Carnival rides and Train for children and adults
BBQ Cook Off, Family Games, Entertainment, Taste and See Baking Contest
Free flu s... | http://www.aframnews.com/new-mount-calvary-baptist-church-christopher-c-moore-senior-pastor-presents-family-and-friends-community-weekend/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/99a3bed722aa33e5f899df61f7052a81a07945a59f5fd6eeb73cc4b8ceb09249.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:46:51 | null | 2016-08-26T21:59:23 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fthe-7th-annual-bronzelens-film-festival-kicks-off-this-week%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/olympic-pride.jpg | en | null | The 7th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival Kicks Off This Week | null | null | www.aframnews.com | LaWanda Thomas of Wandaring Outloud Media
It’s not Christmas but it is the most wonderful time of the year. The 7th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival starts this Thursday, August 25, in Atlanta. For four film-filled days during this highly anticipated festival, more than 49 shorts, features, webisodes and documentaries b... | http://www.aframnews.com/the-7th-annual-bronzelens-film-festival-kicks-off-this-week/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/5024f632e0b753e124edb1bfa92ee50ec7a9ae2a85bdafead9fabfe1f935a97d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:47:09 | null | 2016-08-26T22:43:19 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Favance%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Daddy-Daughter-Date-010-300x225.jpg | en | null | AVANCE - African American News - Black News - Colored News - Negro News | null | null | www.aframnews.com | Houston- Avance’s mission is “unlocking America’s potential by strengthening families in at-risk communities through effective parent education and support programs.” This organization serves different communities in the Houston area, and they help families’ advance and progress through their core values, which is enga... | http://www.aframnews.com/avance/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/a4fa29a209a4dbaba83252196b064bf5845a378e463feea9dc03971264037976.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:53:28 | null | 2016-08-19T22:39:30 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fblame-it-on-me%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/blame-it-on-me/ | en | null | Blame it on Me! - African American News - Black News - Colored News - Negro News | null | null | www.aframnews.com | African-American News&Issues has been and is a publication that has existed for 21 years, which serves to address and highlight both current and historical realities that are affecting our communities. While there remain many elements that have continued to plague our culture over the years, I can only present one at a... | http://www.aframnews.com/blame-it-on-me/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/5d8121cb196c71d72af4fc98793e7e74f8fbaf719ac3552ae0e89e15baa5da9b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:47:09 | null | 2016-08-26T22:43:19 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Funderstanding-the-law-evictions%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ac44-200x300.jpg | en | null | Understanding the Law: Evictions | null | null | www.aframnews.com | Are you a landlord? Has your renter failed to pay rent in a timely manner or violated the terms of their lease? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, then you are afforded recourse under Texas law. The law affords landlords the right to evict tenants that have failed to comply with the terms of their lease. ... | http://www.aframnews.com/understanding-the-law-evictions/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/348a9c98a91220eabc08d10f6e38252f1c5a09608fcf07514567e7715b79bf8d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:08 | null | 2016-08-22T06:57:25 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fmarion-montgomery-speaks-speaker-life-coach-start-over-strategist%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chamber3-300x111.jpg | en | null | Marion Montgomery Speaks: Speaker * Life Coach * Start Over Strategist | null | null | www.aframnews.com | HOUSTON – “There is a place that you are to fill, that no one else can fill, something you are to do, that no one else can do.” Marion Montgomery subscribes to this theory and has spent nearly the last decade adamantly training, coaching and counseling others to be the best that they can be. She knows all too well thro... | http://www.aframnews.com/marion-montgomery-speaks-speaker-life-coach-start-over-strategist/ | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/e82ef89566e683e93fc4b0fa2c82d4ff02764bf9b94edede6b896a2cbb3d9666.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:47:29 | null | 2016-08-20T17:25:27 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fdear-gabby-please-forgive-us%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/998659_10201252752462300_1539126903_n-243x300.jpg | en | null | “Dear Gabby, Please Forgive Us…” | null | null | www.aframnews.com | “I am not my hair; I am not this skin. I am not your expectations, no no. I am not my hair, I am not this skin, I am a soul that lives within…”
-India.Arie (2006)
Dear Gabby,
You are a beautiful young woman. I didn’t want to categorize you as a “beautiful, young” African-American woman, because that would limit you to ... | http://www.aframnews.com/dear-gabby-please-forgive-us/ | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/b5974b0a64838ea81bd140a6a6dc93b3f204924e35aba12e19fa0e1ff8280001.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:41 | null | 2016-08-20T17:25:27 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fj-e-t-delivery%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/j-e-t-delivery/ | en | null | J.E.T Delivery - African American News - Black News - Colored News - Negro News | null | null | www.aframnews.com | Jarvis Lenzy, Eddie Cooper, Traveon Harris and Dariius McCrimmon
By: Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed.
Humble – Have you ever wanted something to eat, but didn’t feel like going to get it? Many people have experienced this feeling before, and if this is you, then you may want to try J.E.T Delivery. J.E.T Delivery is a third pa... | http://www.aframnews.com/j-e-t-delivery/ | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/8cdd9797984a107105ce14d569be596a30a8c894227e1851db95a3e8b3ae14d5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:47:09 | null | 2016-08-26T22:31:22 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2F2016-labor-day-revolution-weekend%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/2016-labor-day-revolution-weekend/ | en | null | “2016 Labor Day Revolution Weekend” | null | null | www.aframnews.com | By: Rebecca S. Jones
HOUSTON – Marcus Garvey once stated that, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Blaxxx Entertainment in connection with Melanoid Vybz understands the importance of members of the African-American community acquiring a neutralized co... | http://www.aframnews.com/2016-labor-day-revolution-weekend/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/15102c3c9a9a3195a7559de4232c9c08b0a3425a8a9adf590b24556aafe9a9bd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:27 | null | 2016-08-20T17:25:27 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Frotten-fruit%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/rotten-fruit/ | en | null | Rotten Fruit! - African American News - Black News - Colored News - Negro News | null | null | www.aframnews.com | In a recent issue of the African-American News&Issues paper, I submitted an article about how the efforts of a woman named Tameka Mottley were nearly brought to an abrupt halt, due to the actions of a property manager named Cheryl Foster.
In short – From an empty apartment unit, Tameka was feeding the hungry children f... | http://www.aframnews.com/rotten-fruit/ | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/70b23fb9c8b9c8e628d7e39a1f27b7daea4b4b6dffdb8037b26fbf385875a4ed.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:46:48 | null | 2016-08-26T21:52:05 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fnational-black-film-festival%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Black-Film-Festival-1-300x300.jpg | en | null | National Black Film Festival | null | null | www.aframnews.com | By: Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed.
Houston- In our world, there are so many talented people, who may be overlooked, or may feel as if they don’t have a chance to showcase their talents. Many people may also feel that Hollywood is the only route in getting others to take notice of their work. Well, J.O. Malone, who is the fo... | http://www.aframnews.com/national-black-film-festival/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/a5dcf0a752832f53ebcdce56f94da27ffc9a8bd48cc638e3b2e85cac2406ec10.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:47:03 | null | 2016-08-26T22:10:06 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fbefore-i-lay-it-down-silver-medal-thug%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/998659_10201252752462300_1539126903_n-243x300.jpg | en | null | Before I Lay It Down: “Silver Medal Thug…” | null | null | www.aframnews.com | “I didn’t choose the thug life; the thug life chose me…”
I’m a southern boy; born and bred in this great state called “Texas”. My parents instilled in my siblings and me something called “manners”, a set of rules outlining how both children and adults alike should respect people and their property. We were taught to sa... | http://www.aframnews.com/before-i-lay-it-down-silver-medal-thug/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/1cdbda20064a90c82cb9c7b061067f479a3e952e4f55873b439f64a22d204767.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:57 | null | 2016-08-23T17:50:12 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Flone-star-college-north-harris-announces-new-director-of-nursing-program%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/lone-star-college-north-harris-announces-new-director-of-nursing-program/ | en | null | Lone Star College-North Harris Announces New Director of Nursing Program | null | null | www.aframnews.com | Doris Jackson was recently named director of the Lone Star College-North Harris nursing program.
HOUSTON – Doris Jackson was recently named director of the Lone Star College-North Harris nursing program. Jackson most recently worked at LSC-Kingwood for the past six years, but comes to the LSC-North Harris program with ... | http://www.aframnews.com/lone-star-college-north-harris-announces-new-director-of-nursing-program/ | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/07ee7dea3f2573d3d52823ff6d388fac0c05bea7813a8bbed683e1e0ff0383e6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:46:42 | null | 2016-08-26T22:10:06 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Ffinding-your-story-family-history-research-workshop%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/finding-your-story-family-history-research-workshop/ | en | null | Finding Your Story: Family History Research Workshop | null | null | www.aframnews.com | null | http://www.aframnews.com/finding-your-story-family-history-research-workshop/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/340929a2f757cdfee30298ee349ebe18bd7abe0fb82219f033fb6f350b780dd4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:48:34 | null | 2016-08-22T06:57:25 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fpower-recap-s3e6-the-right-decision%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shooter.jpg | en | null | Power Recap S3E6 The Right Decision | null | null | www.aframnews.com | By LaWanda Thomas of Wandaring Outloud Media
I knew it. I knew it. I KNEW IT!!!! I told you something was up with Dean, the security/body guard. I knew it. But before I say I told you so, let’s back up to Tommy sleeping in his car. (He must have been afraid that the #HollyIsDeadParty was still going strong). Ghost must... | http://www.aframnews.com/power-recap-s3e6-the-right-decision/ | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/6b22d30ab20bb2052d8be12b55547ebdace0c41503e89bee75de550924305a5d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:46:59 | null | 2016-08-19T22:23:22 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fright-on-mayor-turner%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Write-on_Examiner-300x280.jpg | en | null | Right On, Mayor Turner! | null | null | www.aframnews.com | After decades of “having their way”, the Houston Housing Authority and other affiliated “powers that be” were shocked about a critically wise decision made by the honorable Mayor, Sylvester Turner.
The City of Houston’s website listed the following (verbatim):
Mayor Sylvester Turner does not plan to present the Houston... | http://www.aframnews.com/right-on-mayor-turner/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/ef7b78961fb53903bb6ed1285e81cb033a82e64aba3603f6a1c381c835bea633.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:39 | null | 2016-08-23T17:50:12 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fwhite-lives-matter-group-stages-protest-outside-local-chapter-of-naacp%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-22-at-1.53.25-AM-300x151.png | en | null | White Lives Matter Group Stages Protest Outside Local Chapter of NAACP | null | null | www.aframnews.com | In Houston, a White Lives Matter group protested outside of a local NAACP saying, “We came out here to protest against the NAACP and their failure in speaking out against the atrocities that organizations like Black Lives Matter and other pro-black organizations have caused the attack and killing of white police office... | http://www.aframnews.com/white-lives-matter-group-stages-protest-outside-local-chapter-of-naacp/ | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/8241cec9638e63c74e0211ad1dc57c1c35e455aa97f906d99e99478fe6314bd2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:46:37 | null | 2016-08-26T22:31:22 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fnational-hbcu-pre-law-summit-presents-unique-and-game-changing-opportunity-to-aspiring-lawyers%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/national-hbcu-pre-law-summit-presents-unique-and-game-changing-opportunity-to-aspiring-lawyers/ | en | null | National HBCU Pre-Law Summit Presents Unique and Game-Changing Opportunity to Aspiring Lawyers | null | null | www.aframnews.com | The Third Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit will be held at Georgia State University College of Law and Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. This event is the only national conference in the country designed especially for HBCU students and graduates interested in law school and becoming lawyers.
LSAT Panel Discuss... | http://www.aframnews.com/national-hbcu-pre-law-summit-presents-unique-and-game-changing-opportunity-to-aspiring-lawyers/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/bb26e9cd9eac76a82da171ed60e84141faeafef98980b76d6eca48d7a1b840e1.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:48:59 | null | 2016-08-22T06:57:25 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Fthe-texas-golden-girls%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Simone-Manuel-SI18_TK1_00809-300x200.jpg | en | null | The Texas Golden Girls | null | null | www.aframnews.com | Simone Biles –
Sport: Gymnastics
Discipline(s): Artistic Gymnastics
Event(s): Team
Height: 4-8
Weight: 105
DOB: 3/14/1997
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
Hometown: Spring, Texas
High School: Homeschooled (Spring, Texas) ‘15
Team/Club: World Champions Center
Coach(es): Aimee Boorman
Olympic Experience
Olympian (2016); five-t... | http://www.aframnews.com/the-texas-golden-girls/ | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/103f185fe03ead5153fd2932aa4ce8ec8b3d4184719f55a0f039aabdad24ed9c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:46:41 | null | 2016-08-26T22:31:22 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aframnews.com%2Flashaes%2F.json | http://www.aframnews.com/lashaes/ | en | null | La’Shaes - African American News - Black News - Colored News - Negro News | null | null | www.aframnews.com | A World of Inspiration, Motivation, & Sophistication By: Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed.
Houston- It is not always easy being a woman in today’s society. There are many things that women go through on a day-to-day basis, and there are often many expectations that are placed on womens’ shoulders. Trying to balance everything ... | http://www.aframnews.com/lashaes/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.aframnews.com/d2d4ee839a1f70a52fae1107e5ae598978c2be99b0ac01021bad8fb5e974897b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:16 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1554.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | Oundle Family Fun Day | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | Oundle Family Fun Day
Oundle Family Fun Day is taking place on Saturday 11th June at the Oundle Rugby Football Club on Occupation Road. The event is designed for families and features many activities including mini golf, inflatables and kids games.
From 10pm-4pm there will be a series of games and activities for childr... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1554 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/c73f70c35ac608c52b38e7e64a251796fed201da1c42b4a8b6f602996ba2e99d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:26 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1521.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | ‘Merwe is Back!’ The Coach at the Heart of Oundle Town Cricket | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | ‘Merwe is Back!’ The Coach at the Heart of Oundle Town Cricket
At the heart of Oundle cricket lies the ever-popular and ever-present Merwe Genis. His commitment to nurturing young cricketers of all ages and ability has led to Merwe becoming somewhat of a cult figure in the town, represented by the strong sense of antic... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1521 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/a818b75e4648910038307f8670ffe758a53901688d7b9d887ed701891e4a11e4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:40 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1559.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | The Oundle International Festival 2016 | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | The Oundle International Festival 2016
THE OUNDLE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
8-16TH JULY 2016
The Oundle International Festival returns from 8th – 16th July 2016. This year’s chosen theme is THE VOICE. However, according to Kenneth Richardson, the Artistic Director, it wasn’t necessarily a conscious decision. He explains, ... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1559 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/2055d15a3bc5cb8c997d9f46f5bf9ad102ed210f4ffb251ac0f307453e99e84b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:02 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1411.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | Election Called for July 28 | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | Election Called for July 28
The Oundle Town Council is currently undergoing another election cycle. During the last full election, which coincided with the 2015 general election, 11 candidates undertook the nomination process and all 11 candidates were declared ‘duly elected Parish Cllrs for Oundle’ by the Returning Of... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1411 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/87c648320260480b3fd6263ba5202c08194b19eb7947dcd6b434e59e15832908.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:52 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1548.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | Profiling the Council | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | Profiling the Council
Councils are deceptively complex organisations to run, providing services that are vital to the wellbeing of individuals and communities. When they are run well, no one notices the hard work undertaken to make them successful. As an employer, the council has to compete with the private sector to a... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1548 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/c828bdd63fd90cb264ce2fe8fe86955b2c43c870e3154715e79e6d965695d6fa.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:52 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1523.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | Spicing Up England’s Squad | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | Spicing Up England’s Squad
Oundle School has every reason to be very proud after two members of the Sixth Form, brothers Ben and Tom Curry, recently received call-ups to the Elite England U18 squad.
Their call-up is a further demonstration of their talent and potential, as both were also capped for England U16s; Ben wi... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1523 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/a1d2ea0acb095ef85cedddb940657853a8a695db208c4b57aa0e6e98fb3bfbac.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:29 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1518.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | New Head of Cricket at Oundle | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | New Head of Cricket at Oundle
In September 2015 John Crawley began his tenure as head of cricket at Oundle School. A very successful county cricketer and holder of 37 test caps, there is no doubting that Oundle cricket is in very capable hands.
Crawley previously held similar positions at Oakham and Magdalen College Sc... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1518 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/f454c0386c83edeedfa398f9bdb4287df432a93447ea4aa2af51aac574a9edea.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:57 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1515.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | English Harbour Yachts Wins Award for New Boat | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | English Harbour Yachts Wins Award for New Boat
In February, Oundle based English Harbour Yachts won an award at the Motor Boat Awards Ceremony held in London with its Wheelhouse and Cockpit Cruiser, with the new and acclaimed EH29 Offshore model.
The award acknowledges the best designed motorboat design of the past yea... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1515 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/99b339300232fff84e9640c7edbdfd9a474306c1bb0c19041cb149b7b9446fa9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:59 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1527.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | The Queen’s Birthday Celebrations | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | The Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
The residents of Abbott House joined the Queen in celebrating her 90th birthday on April 21 at a special party to mark the occasion, where they gathered together to raise their glasses in a royal toast. Among the residents were two who recently observed the same milestone as the Queen.... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1527 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/67f3edbafa7c04a72e6b7f04b79bfbf01a79b298ff5c02d99a7fb99bd1c80d5b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:28 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oundlechronicle.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D1550.json | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/wp-content/themes/_advanced-newspaper/framework/admin//images/favicon.ico | en | null | Council Dispute Leads to Resignations | null | null | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk | Council Dispute Leads to Resignations
Just over a month after the Oundle Town Council was described as having the ability and capacity to be ‘a beacon council nationally’, the council fell apart in mid-February, leaving a bare minimum to carry on the statutory functions of the council.
Following allegations of miscondu... | http://www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/?p=1550 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.oundlechronicle.co.uk/c117b585110eb63d2b015415a4abccbaa90d84413dee3c91c006b68c066c079e.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:15 | null | 2016-08-29T18:30:37 | Bagan’s Department of Archaeology, National Museum and Library works with Unesco to train volunteers to collect data and clean debris from pagodas damaged in a recent earthquake. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fvolunteers-in-bagan-trained-in-earthquake-recovery.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bagan-Update.jpg | en | null | Volunteers in Bagan Trained in Earthquake Recovery | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Volunteers in Bagan Trained in Earthquake Recovery
MANDALAY — Bagan’s Department of Archaeology, National Museum and Library will collaborate with Unesco experts to train volunteers to collect data and clean debris from pagodas damaged in a recent earthquake.
The department said experts from Unesco will be in Bag... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/volunteers-in-bagan-trained-in-earthquake-recovery.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/c2141796260c09330e7ea3fc09cdc0337eaad722500a1614d374dfcc83d10df4.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:51:49 | null | 2016-08-31T15:49:40 | The northern Thai city is at risk from the Zika virus, after seven cases were identified elsewhere in the province. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fchiang-mai-at-risk-from-zika-virus.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Zika.jpg | en | null | Chiang Mai at Risk From Zika Virus | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Chiang Mai at Risk From Zika Virus
The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, whose metropolitan area contains almost a million people, is at risk from the Zika virus, according to provincial authorities.
Chiang Mai-based City News reported that provincial governor Pawin Chamniprasart has designated a control zone for... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/chiang-mai-at-risk-from-zika-virus.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/3299de585c2b488de0ee11ba6c8095a7f77037c80859ef601130e1d789f0419e.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T04:51:09 | null | 2013-11-04T17:08:13 | The revelation that the US uses its Asian embassies for spying has upset some, but intelligence cooperation works both ways. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fcontributor%2Fspy-spy-sa-bai-thailand.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fav2.png | en | null | Spy Me, Spy You, Sa-Bai Thailand | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | Spy Me, Spy You, Sa-Bai Thailand
Last week’s revelation that the US embassies in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Rangoon and Bangkok nested spying facilities produced different reactions.
Indonesia raised hell and fire, while other Asean countries were more discreet. The most interesting was Thailand’s attitude towa... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/contributor/spy-spy-sa-bai-thailand.html | en | 2013-11-04T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/bfc6e9d44607c767cdb39ad898f207860e45b06df6fc0942524dc33e6892dec9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:42 | null | 2016-08-25T19:41:23 | Unesco surveys damage to 187 historic temples in Bagan, amid concerns that premature efforts to clear debris may disturb artifacts and hamper restoration. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fbagan-after-the-quake-concerns-over-manhandling-of-debris.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14063968_1225793010798887_707847562165601345_n-1.jpg | en | null | Bagan After the Quake: Concerns Over Manhandling of Debris | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | CULTURE
Bagan After the Quake: Concerns Over Manhandling of Debris
MANDALAY — A team from Unesco, the United Nations’ cultural agency, is traveling to Bagan to conduct a comprehensive review of damage to historical pagodas and temples after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Burma on Wednesday evening.
Members of t... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/bagan-after-the-quake-concerns-over-manhandling-of-debris.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/7562802480d34cc7467d03d73a26b105ed257fc54106f83b6c3461df7bd411e2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:34 | null | 2016-08-23T21:43:00 | The Burma Army uses two helicopters to attack the base of a Kachin Independence Army (KIA) battalion in Kachin State’s Waingmaw Township, according to KIA sources. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fkia-burma-army-attacks-kachin-rebel-outpost-from-the-air.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Helicopter-Attack.jpg | en | null | KIA: Burma Army Attacks Kachin Rebel Outpost From the Air | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
KIA: Burma Army Attacks Kachin Rebel Outpost From the Air
The Burma Army used two helicopters to attack a base of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) on Tuesday near Ja Htar village in Kachin State’s Waingmaw Township, according to KIA sources.
Ground forces from the Tatmadaw first reportedly attacked the frontlin... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/kia-burma-army-attacks-kachin-rebel-outpost-from-the-air.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/1027f8b593eaa59e219998f318bb671e6ec97f7c8a42d2c91fdba46a8f430ff5.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:10 | null | 2016-08-31T19:31:30 | The three cities able to process e-visa holders entering Burma overland include Myawaddy in Karen State, Tachileik in Shan State and Kawthaung in Tenasserim Division. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fe-visa-holders-permitted-to-enter-burma-overland.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/E-Visa.jpg | en | null | E-Visa Holders Permitted to Enter Burma Overland | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
E-Visa Holders Permitted to Enter Burma Overland
RANGOON — Burma’s Ministry of Immigration and Population will allow tourists from 100 countries holding electronic visas to enter Burma through three cities on the Thai border, starting on Sept. 1.
The electronic visa application was introduced in 2014 and allowed ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/e-visa-holders-permitted-to-enter-burma-overland.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/005b03f18e4276eacb8f9c7a722ffc2fe97810bda051a909c648c2fa1e1d8e13.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:45 | null | 2016-08-24T19:55:30 | The bill, which proposes the abolishment of the controversial 66-year-old law, was drafted and submitted to the Parliament by the Lower House Bill Committee. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Flower-house-approves-annulment-emergency-provisions-act.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Emergency-Law-Annulled.jpg | en | null | Lower House Approves Annulment of Emergency Provisions Act | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Lower House Approves Annulment of Emergency Provisions Act
The Lower House approved a bill on Wednesday that repeals Burma’s controversial 1950 Emergency Provisions Act.
The bill, which proposes the abolishment of the 66-year-old law, was drafted and submitted to the Parliament by the Lower House Bill Committee.
... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/lower-house-approves-annulment-emergency-provisions-act.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/fd73a32ced021df481bae0e8457b4a5f2a19bf928594abeb1df74577e62ad13b.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:50:08 | null | 2016-08-29T17:07:03 | The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army and the Arakan Army are barred from the Union Peace Conference. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fthree-armed-groups-barred-from-peace-conference.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Not-invited.jpg | en | null | Three Armed Groups Barred from Peace Conference | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Three Armed Groups Barred from Peace Conference
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Arakan Army (AA), ethnic armed groups that have fought alongside each other in northern Shan State, will be barred from attending the Union Peace Conference.
Th... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/three-armed-groups-barred-from-peace-conference.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/37aac738571303b438a3203dc9f0b1680d4a1b315123bd7814a90c5486b71cf9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:30 | null | 2016-08-23T21:17:54 | The Central Bank publishes an inflation rate of 12.14 percent, surpassing the predictions of the World Bank and leading to fears of an upward spiral. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fbusiness%2Finflation-reaches-12-percent-alarming-business-leaders.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Inflation.jpeg | en | null | Inflation Reaches 12 Percent, Alarming Business Leaders | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BUSINESS
Inflation Reaches 12 Percent, Alarming Business Leaders
RANGOON — Burma’s Central Bank has publicized an inflation rate of 12.14 percent, surpassing the predictions of the World Bank and worrying business leaders that inflation in the country could be on an upward spiral, dampening local demand for goods.
A Wo... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/business/inflation-reaches-12-percent-alarming-business-leaders.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/bda63526b3ec37077332cf897db48411d81065150b1faaa8786aa043d37e6d27.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:17 | null | 2016-08-26T18:32:21 | A longtime haven for Burma’s political dissidents, Thailand’s Mae Sot continues to host large numbers of Burmese migrant workers, visitors and merchants. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fmultimedia-burma%2Fon-the-border-in-mae-sot.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/9-1.jpg | en | null | On the Border in Mae Sot | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | MULTIMEDIA
On the Border in Mae Sot
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The Thai border town of Mae Sot has been a haven for Burma’s political dissidents and exiles for over two decades. Since Burma began undergoing a democratic transition in 2010, an increasing number of individuals politically exiled to Mae Sot have ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/multimedia-burma/on-the-border-in-mae-sot.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/9e70fc67454af5f15ea46ebcf206ac355fc400e5e5f05916e8eaaa8e0a2d39c4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:47:45 | null | 2016-08-26T21:58:26 | A Sittwe court denies a bail request from prominent activist Khine Myo Htun, who was arrested last month and faces charges after accusing the Burma Army of committing war crimes. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fhuman-rights-activist-denied-bail-in-arakan-state.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Khine-Myo-Htun.png | en | null | Human Rights Activist Denied Bail in Arakan State | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Human Rights Activist Denied Bail in Arakan State
RANGOON — A court in the Arakan State capital of Sittwe has denied a bail request from prominent human rights and environmental activist Khine Myo Htun, who was arrested last month and faces charges for accusing the Burma Army of committing war crimes in the state... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/human-rights-activist-denied-bail-in-arakan-state.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/5d72e2c03bba488590554a64ff79e51342db45fbdb89e00f6fc79ae65d3deed4.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:40 | null | 2016-08-03T17:47:15 | Burma’s President’s Office says that security on State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi will increase, in response to reports that she was on an ISIS hit list in Malaysia. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fsecurity-increased-after-isis-hit-list-targets-aung-san-suu-kyi.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IS.jpg | en | null | Security Increased After ISIS Hit List Targets Aung San Suu Kyi | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Security Increased After ISIS Hit List Targets Aung San Suu Kyi
RANGOON — President Office’s Spokesperson Zaw Htay said that State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi’s security would be increased, in response to reports that she was on an ISIS target list in Malaysia.
“We don’t need to worry too much but we also can’t un... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/security-increased-after-isis-hit-list-targets-aung-san-suu-kyi.html | en | 2016-08-03T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/ed6ac30b412fdef706898099e26ceea415eade2da9037569bf45522cab801270.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:10 | null | 2016-08-29T19:15:50 | After being promoted, Lt-Gen Mya Tun Oo becomes the third most powerful official in Burma’s armed forces. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Flt-gen-mya-tun-oo-appointed-burmese-militarys-chief-of-general-staff.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mya-Tun-Oo.jpg | en | null | Lt-Gen Mya Tun Oo Appointed Burmese Military’s Chief of General Staff | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Lt-Gen Mya Tun Oo Appointed Burmese Military’s Chief of General Staff
An announcement by the Burmese military on Friday saw Lt-Gen Mya Tun Oo as the third most powerful official in the armed forces after being promoted to a general and appointed Chief of General Staff.
Born on May 5, 1961, Mya Tun Oo went to the ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/lt-gen-mya-tun-oo-appointed-burmese-militarys-chief-of-general-staff.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/18dcf78be2af6f4a83c3b40d14c9ee3768673b7a0a77d37f858576c13a17a43c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:22 | null | 2016-08-30T20:20:33 | Forty civil society groups demand that the Burma Army halt offensives and that a ceasefire be announced prior to the Panglong peace conference. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fcivil-society-demands-burma-army-halt-offensives.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Civil-society.jpg | en | null | Civil Society Demands Burma Army Halt Offensives | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Civil Society Demands Burma Army Halt Offensives
RANGOON — Forty Burmese civil society groups have demanded that the Burma Army halt offensives against ethnic armed groups, and that a ceasefire be mutually agreed before the 21st Century Panglong Conference begins on Wednesday in Naypyidaw.
The assortment of youth... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/civil-society-demands-burma-army-halt-offensives.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/218f5c5ede05a7a58fffa31fc887eb6606732b54d6775fb5685a1de21d3ec302.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:50:17 | null | 2016-08-29T20:16:27 | Business leaders expect a successful peace settlement to increase foreign investment, open up border areas and tempt back migrant workers from abroad. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Felite-business-community-welcomes-peace-conference.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Panglong-business.jpg | en | null | Elite Business Community Welcomes Peace Conference | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Elite Business Community Welcomes Peace Conference
RANGOON — Burmese business leaders have welcomed the “21st Century Panglong” peace conference, expecting that a successful peace settlement would increase foreign investment in Burma, open up border areas and tempt back migrant workers from abroad.
The five-day p... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/elite-business-community-welcomes-peace-conference.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/38796ecca7b273eaadaf36617ed431407b42f145f2a4354b3e2ba2d5e3e73a97.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:52:17 | null | 2016-01-20T12:45:02 | The Irrawaddy interviews Joshua Chit Tun via email about his political beliefs, his goals and his connection with Burma. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Finterview%2Fburmese-american-eyeing-us-senate-i-was-given-this-opportunity-so-i-am-taking-it.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/I-am-Chit-Tun-8-00AM.jpg | en | null | ‘I Was Given This Opportunity, So I Am Taking It' | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | INTERVIEW
Burmese-American Eyeing US Senate: ‘I Was Given This Opportunity, So I Am Taking It’
Joshua Chit Tun is a 29-year-old Burmese-born American, educated in the United States. His grandfather, Walter Chit Tun, was one of Burma’s pioneer body builders, a professional weightlifter and one of Burma’s earliest movie ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/interview/burmese-american-eyeing-us-senate-i-was-given-this-opportunity-so-i-am-taking-it.html | en | 2016-01-20T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/46b3b59782a1f2a2b4c3ffd383d8d1a066bcb86415c09ffe31e4e63c7a3ab21d.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:49 | null | 2012-08-07T04:34:40 | After the initial hype of a “last frontier” economic boom for Burma in the wake of recent reforms, nervous Western companies are hesitating to invest. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fbusiness%2Fwestern-firms-dither-on-burma-infrastructure.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/5.-Business-boot-e1344314070155.jpg | en | null | Western Firms Dither on Burma Infrastructure | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | Western Firms Dither on Burma Infrastructure
After the initial hype of a “last frontier” economic boom for Burma in the wake of recent dramatic reforms, nervous Western companies appear to be hesitating to invest.
US companies are pegged back by restrictions imposed by Washington, European Union countries seem preoccup... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/business/western-firms-dither-on-burma-infrastructure.html | en | 2012-08-07T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/65886d107a3dd067da83d4e550c7da5e2b49731be6870f51c823a55bb981396d.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:50:53 | null | 2016-08-30T12:09:43 | A plus-size beauty contest, photo exhibition, technology fair, literary festival and art exhibitions—all in Rangoon this week, as picked by The Irrawaddy. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Flifestyle%2Ften-things-to-do-in-rangoon-this-week-7.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ten-Things-August-30.jpg | en | null | Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | LIFESTYLE
Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week
The Irrawaddy picks 10 interesting events happening in Rangoon this week.
Miss Plus Size Beauty Queen Contest
About 20 beauties weighing more than 200 pounds will compete for the Miss Plus Size title. The plus size beauty contest—the first of its kind in Burma—will be hel... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/lifestyle/ten-things-to-do-in-rangoon-this-week-7.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/fcd40caeaed68ba74bb377259a048d7f17aa86b495ea1ddaa678cfc04d227ffe.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:01 | null | 2016-08-25T18:16:56 | The YSX announced on Thursday that the base price for MCB shares would be 6,800 kyats. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fbusiness%2Fmyanmar-citizens-bank-announces-share-prices-on-yangon-stock-exchange.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MCB.jpg | en | null | Myanmar Citizens Bank Announces Share Prices on Yangon Stock Exchange | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BUSINESS
Myanmar Citizens Bank Announces Share Prices on Yangon Stock Exchange
RANGOON — Myanmar Citizens Bank’s (MCB) basic share prices were announced on Thursday, one day ahead of its August 26 start date for trading on the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX).
The YSX announced on Thursday that the base price for MCB shares... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/business/myanmar-citizens-bank-announces-share-prices-on-yangon-stock-exchange.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/6ce287cc05e1ee6e1e1115ba7683b526afe63ee45ac0684a7d42c2ced4ea45e0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:26 | null | 2016-08-24T18:25:51 | Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan is to chair a new advisory commission for the resolution of ‘complex and delicate issues’ in Arakan State. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fformer-un-chief-kofi-annan-to-head-new-commission-on-arakan-state.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Arakan-commission.jpg | en | null | Former UN Chief Kofi Annan to Head New Commission on Arakan State | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Former UN Chief Kofi Annan to Head New Commission on Arakan State
RANGOON — Former United Nations secretary-general and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan will chair a new nine-member advisory commission on Arakan State.
The office of Burma’s State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi announced the formation of the ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/former-un-chief-kofi-annan-to-head-new-commission-on-arakan-state.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/8fb6d2db540d954193c7b3b4528854113378308f10efba955e9a8445393f9a1f.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:38 | null | 2013-11-23T17:57:32 | A number of Armenians had professions and commercial interests in Burma under British rule, but their numbers in Rangoon are dwindling. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Ffeature%2Ftracing-last-burmas-influential-armenians.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Armenian.jpg | en | null | Tracing the Last of Burma’s Once Influential Armenians | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | Tracing the Last of Burma’s Once Influential Armenians
RANGOON — A hand-drawn map showed the way to the colonial teak house that my Armenian grandmother’s family left behind when the Japanese captured Rangoon in 1942.
My relatives are thought to have hidden jewels in the well before fleeing the family home that was rep... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/feature/tracing-last-burmas-influential-armenians.html | en | 2013-11-23T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/28173f82d0040c9bf8de9facbd81fef2ed0a4ce95af2365f2171433e33838412.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:49 | null | 2016-08-25T21:41:36 | After an emergency meeting in Thailand, the United Nationalities Federal Council confirms that they will attend the 21st Century Panglong event. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Funfc-we-will-join-the-union-peace-conference.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/UNFC-at-UPC.jpg | en | null | UNFC: We Will Join the Union Peace Conference | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
UNFC: We Will Join the Union Peace Conference
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — After an emergency meeting in Thailand, the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC)—an ethnic armed alliance—has confirmed that they will attend Burma’s Union Peace Conference, scheduled to commence on Aug. 31.
Senior leaders—representing ea... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/unfc-we-will-join-the-union-peace-conference.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/9d2439447a7c8e570678d5150f2f583b5f28e10296ef659fb1040a8e489db877.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:47:54 | null | 2016-08-26T22:07:22 | Damage to almost 200 historic pagodas and temples in Bagan after the earthquake is not dampening tourist interest, with tour operators even reporting a bump. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fbusiness%2Fbagan-tourist-interest-bumps-after-quake.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bagan-Tourism.jpg | en | null | Bagan Tourist Interest Bumps After Quake | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BUSINESS
Bagan Tourist Interest Bumps After Quake
RANGOON — Damage to almost 200 historic pagodas and temples in Bagan, after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Burma on Wednesday evening, has not dampened tourist interest in the ruins of the ancient Burmese capital.
Quite the opposite: Burmese tour operators sa... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/business/bagan-tourist-interest-bumps-after-quake.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/b9aa0ff8ec46c4f04314be9744e2bf8732323e6d110f13aec934c5294ab6a1ec.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:08 | null | 2016-08-30T17:45:15 | The Irrawaddy speaks with U Thant Myint-U, a former UN official and advisor to former President Thein Sein, about the role the UN should play in Myanmar. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Finterview%2Fthant-myint-u-burma-test-well-un-can-things-says-meant.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Thant-Myint-U.jpg | en | null | Thant Myint-U: ‘Burma is a Test of How Well the UN Can Do Any of the Things it Says it Was Meant to Do’ | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | INTERVIEW
Thant Myint-U: ‘Burma is a Test of How Well the UN Can Do Any of the Things it Says it Was Meant to Do’
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Burma’s Union Peace Conference, a five-day conference starting this Wednesday in Naypyidaw that seeks to end decades of armed conflict within the cou... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/interview/thant-myint-u-burma-test-well-un-can-things-says-meant.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/9a15bb7e04d0240df614ae70c1f12760d9916ec3e6c5a653d48678fc13ea4567.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:51:04 | null | 2016-08-30T13:58:27 | Burma and India ink four agreements on bilateral cooperation in the areas of traditional medicine, renewable energy and infrastructural connectivity. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fburma-india-agree-to-cooperate-on-defense-energy-infrastructure.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/India-Burma.jpg | en | null | Burma, India Agree to Cooperate on Defense, Energy, Infrastructure | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Burma, India Agree to Cooperate on Defense, Energy, Infrastructure
RANGOON — Burma and India have inked four memorandums of understanding (MoU) to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas of traditional medicine, renewable energy and infrastructural connectivity.
Burmese President U Htin Kyaw oversaw the agreem... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/burma-india-agree-to-cooperate-on-defense-energy-infrastructure.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/276176d56c227aa218cdd56aa462b5e2a16a5f75c697e2438178c27c92350e48.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:16 | null | 2016-08-31T19:42:15 | Fresh clashes between the Burma Army and a splinter ethnic armed group are reported on a stretch of the Asian Highway running through southern Karen State. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Farmed-conflict-continues-on-highway-in-karen-state.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Asian-Highway-Clash.jpg | en | null | Armed Conflict Continues on Highway in Karen State | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Armed Conflict Continues on Highway in Karen State
Fresh clashes have been reported on a stretch of the Asian Highway running through southern Karen State on Tuesday, following the death of the leader of a splinter group of the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA).
Maj. Na Ma Kyar, who led the splinter group n... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/armed-conflict-continues-on-highway-in-karen-state.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/cd5482df083c1b8ad795d05abbd55a3a32badebeac1da01aa38a66ddc7e1de8e.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:24 | null | 2016-08-30T19:55:52 | India inks bilateral trade agreements with Burma during President U Htin Kyaw’s visit to the country. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fbusiness%2Findia-eyes-further-expansion-into-burmese-markets.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/India-Burma-1.jpg | en | null | India Eyes Further Expansion Into Burmese Markets | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BUSINESS
India Eyes Further Expansion Into Burmese Markets
RANGOON — India’s investors have been eyeing Burma’s health, energy, agriculture and automobile sectors, with bilateral trade agreements inked during President U Htin Kyaw’s recent visit to the country.
During his four-day trip to India, which began on Saturday... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/business/india-eyes-further-expansion-into-burmese-markets.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/36a30a54bb3b315973dbc7b5232c57c0f806391618f544a014c12f2c40f60c48.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:35 | null | 2016-08-24T21:26:07 | Burma’s legislature passes a bill cutting 470 billion kyats from the Union budget. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fparliament-amends-union-budget-law.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Union-Budgets.jpg | en | null | Parliament Amends Union Budget Law | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Parliament Amends Union Budget Law
RANGOON — Burma’s Union Parliament passed a bill on Tuesday amending the 2016 Union Budget Law—drafted by the previous government and approved by the former legislature, trimming the estimated expenditures of the majority of the ministries.
The cut of 470 billion kyats (around U... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/parliament-amends-union-budget-law.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/e86050d8016718b710f3690840efbe9d46d164b7b7154c427fce0629b5f55792.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:06 | null | 2016-08-31T16:02:10 | Despite the release of scores of political prisoners under the new government, repressive laws remain in place, and people are still jailed for their beliefs. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fcontributor%2Fopinion-one-political-prisoner-is-one-too-many.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bo-Kyi.jpg | en | null | Opinion: One Political Prisoner is One Too Many | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | CONTRIBUTORS
Opinion: One Political Prisoner is One Too Many
There are many reasons to be optimistic about the future of Burma. Elections in November 2015 brought the first democratic government in decades. Last year, dozens of political prisoners were granted amnesty and released. Laws restricting core political freed... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/contributor/opinion-one-political-prisoner-is-one-too-many.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/a422302200e368a0e883f04bd870dfa34b661e2f1972a61c061d454adb34f88c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:51:13 | null | 2016-08-30T19:49:35 | The Yangon Region Transport Authority will launch a new enforcement plan to crack down on drivers who violate traffic laws, starting on Thursday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Frangoon-transport-authority-to-crack-down-on-traffic-violations.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/traffic-rules.jpg | en | null | Rangoon Transport Authority to Crack Down on Traffic Violations | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Rangoon Transport Authority to Crack Down on Traffic Violations
RANGOON — The Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) said they would launch a new enforcement plan to crackdown on drivers who violate traffic laws, starting on Thursday.
Maung Aung, secretary of the YRTA, told The Irrawaddy on Monday that the grou... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/rangoon-transport-authority-to-crack-down-on-traffic-violations.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/a6d673b5744e7d747806a8e3bd4f90a91cb8e9c9286b471cae1783c50597e306.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:47:37 | null | 2016-08-26T22:14:46 | National reconciliation requires recognizing the diverse, autonomous pasts of ethnic minority groups, which the current official history does not allow for. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fcontributor%2Fpeace-and-reconciliation-call-for-new-ways-of-looking-back.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Sai-Latt.jpg | en | null | Peace and Reconciliation Call For New Ways of Looking Back | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | CONTRIBUTOR
Peace and Reconciliation Call For New Ways of Looking Back
Burma has moved one step in the right direction, towards federalism. This has been the result of mutual commitment by the government and ethnic armed groups, as part of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement signed in October last year. The form of fede... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/contributor/peace-and-reconciliation-call-for-new-ways-of-looking-back.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/4f5307bcd495f26a7c5cbe62e5c09ff303b0efd740d544b6be04e6977f975f7c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:07 | null | 2016-08-24T14:52:41 | Officials in Burma say United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend the ‘21st Century Panglong’ peace conference next week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fun-chief-to-attend-union-peace-conference.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ban-Ki-Moon.jpg | en | null | UN Chief to Attend Union Peace Conference | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
UN Chief to Attend Union Peace Conference
RANGOON — Officials in Burma say United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend the “21st Century Panglong” peace conference next week that seeks to end decades of armed conflict with ethnic minority groups.
The UN is expected to soon confirm Ban’s attendance at... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/un-chief-to-attend-union-peace-conference.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/984f069910c7b2e5061fc190fe36f1bbada663e4f5faee2f4d226948a85a7c48.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T04:51:07 | null | 2015-02-10T07:00:07 | Burma’s immigration minister talks about the issue the controversial decision to grant non-citizens known as white card holders the right to vote on constitutional reform. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Finterview%2Fwhite-card-holders-automatically-become-citizens.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Khin-Yi.jpg | en | null | ‘It Is Not That White Card Holders Automatically Become Citizens’ | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | INTERVIEW
‘It Is Not That White Card Holders Automatically Become Citizens’
Burma’s Union Parliament recently passed a controversial law granting temporary identity card holders the right to vote in a referendum on constitutional amendments later this year. The move has prompted criticism and protests, given that these... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/interview/white-card-holders-automatically-become-citizens.html | en | 2015-02-10T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/2dfcde7e54cc929a22bb27668da018809616b59c690cb9d0a63934eb53d279fa.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:51:43 | null | 2016-08-31T10:34:46 | UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls on Burma to improve living conditions for its Rohingya Muslim minority, ahead of peace talks between Aung San Suu Kyi and many of the country's ethnic armed groups. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fun-chief-addresses-rohginya-issue-ahead-of-peace-talks.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/reuters.jpg | en | null | UN Chief Addresses Rohginya Issue Ahead of Peace Talks | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
UN Chief Addresses Rohginya Issue Ahead of Peace Talks
NAYPYIDAW — United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Burma to improve living conditions for its Rohingya Muslim minority on Tuesday, ahead of peace talks between leader Aung San Suu Kyi and many of the country’s ethnic armed rebel groups.
Burma’... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/un-chief-addresses-rohginya-issue-ahead-of-peace-talks.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/047917159b3a389bf5fa6097b3f8691b5b97756f34e0ea270d764ff2e65dcfec.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:14 | null | 2016-08-31T18:29:16 | Over 1,000 attendees were present at the grand opening of the five-day conference, discussed as the first step toward national reconciliation and political dialogue. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2F21st-century-panglong-conference-kicks-off-in-naypyidaw.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Panglong-Conference.jpg | en | null | 21st Century Panglong Conference Kicks Off in Naypyidaw | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
21st Century Panglong Conference Kicks Off in Naypyidaw
NAYPYIDAW — The 21st Century Panglong conference began on Wednesday in Burma’s capital of Naypyidaw, with an emphasis on unity in building a federal union.
Over 1,000 attendees filled the conference hall at the Myanmar International Convention Centre 2.
The ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/21st-century-panglong-conference-kicks-off-in-naypyidaw.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/bcaef02103ce9537ddfcf92f39029f4c826013f7c811b9dfae1017484f6a0491.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:50:06 | null | 2016-08-29T15:54:53 | Myanmar National TV apologizes after old news about a Burmese military fighter jet crash two years ago was broadcast on a news bulletin on Sunday evening. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fmedia%2Fbroadcaster-apologizes-to-military-for-outdated-plane-crash-story.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MNTV.jpg | en | null | Broadcaster Apologizes to Military for Outdated Plane Crash Story | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Broadcaster Apologizes to Military for Outdated Plane Crash Story
RANGOON — Myanmar National TV (MNTV) has apologized after old news about a Burmese military fighter jet crash two years ago was broadcast on a news bulletin on Sunday evening, drawing strong public criticism from the military.
MNTV is a free-to-air... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/media/broadcaster-apologizes-to-military-for-outdated-plane-crash-story.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/a8262e8e7b7cf88634be9bd2cb1a4ae66418b69fdc2281aa461e86472ddc3fad.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:40 | null | 2016-07-11T17:14:26 | As with previous heads of state since 1988, President Htin Kyaw will not be attending the ceremony in Rangoon commemorating Aung San’s assassination. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fpresident-to-skip-martyrs-day-ceremony-in-rangoon.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Martyrs-Day-President.jpg | en | null | President to Skip Martyrs’ Day Ceremony in Rangoon | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
President to Skip Martyrs’ Day Ceremony in Rangoon
RANGOON — President Htin Kyaw will not be attending the Martyrs’ Day ceremony on July 19 at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum in Rangoon, according to President’s Office spokesperson Zaw Htay.
The annual government-run ceremony marks the date in 1947 when Burma’s independen... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/president-to-skip-martyrs-day-ceremony-in-rangoon.html | en | 2016-07-11T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/0e6fe2fba6100d69d439cdd6cb492abb42029bdfc15f284cb2eed90fc7937b82.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:03 | null | 2016-08-23T21:22:00 | Burma’s main opposition party elects new leaders, replacing ex-President U Thein Sein as chairman with U Than Htay, a retired general and former minister. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fusdp-reshuffles-leadership-ex-military-men-predominate.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/USDP-Shuffle.jpg | en | null | USDP Reshuffles Leadership, Ex-Military Men Predominate | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
USDP Reshuffles Leadership, Ex-Military Men Predominate
RANGOON — Burma’s main opposition party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), elected a new leadership on Tuesday, in which ex-military officers predominate.
Ex-President U Thein Sein has been replaced as chairman by U Than Htay, a retired brig... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/usdp-reshuffles-leadership-ex-military-men-predominate.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/52c8628c26c5b35ba70773e247bdbd177a67c607f3750324c716f30dd70130bc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:05 | null | 2016-08-25T23:02:24 | The Arakan National Party calls on the govt to cancel the new Arakan State Advisory Commission due to the presence of three high-profile international members. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fanp-demands-cancellation-of-kofi-annan-led-arakan-state-commission.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ANP-Objection.jpg | en | null | ANP Demands Cancellation of Kofi Annan-Led Arakan State Commission | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
ANP Demands Cancellation of Kofi Annan-Led Arakan State Commission
RANGOON — The Arakan National Party (ANP) has demanded that the government cancel the new Arakan State Advisory Commission formed on Wednesday, of which former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan will serve as the chairman.
The nine-member team includ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/anp-demands-cancellation-of-kofi-annan-led-arakan-state-commission.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/a30ae97aad656df57886cb3f8b0ccf810ad09d15ea97a98095a855c4f12b880a.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:12 | null | 2016-08-31T19:36:05 | Participants at the Union Peace Conference, which began in Naypyidaw on Wednesday morning, voice their expectations. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fpeace-conference-participants-voice-expectations.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/peace-conference-expectations.jpg | en | null | Peace Conference Participants Voice Expectations | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Peace Conference Participants Voice Expectations
Zipporah Sein: vice chairperson of Karen National Union
Since it is the first conference, we have high hopes that peace and a federal Union can be built. We have yet to deepen trust with the government mainly because there are still clashes. Much needs to be done b... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/peace-conference-participants-voice-expectations.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/0551a96690170b57b968b5b45ce02d1fbb662366a78714887d46800c098b5d01.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:50:04 | null | 2016-08-29T17:14:12 | Former UN chief Kofi Annan’s appointment as chair of the new Arakan State Advisory Committee is in response to international pressure, the government says. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fgovt-justifies-international-involvement-in-arakan-issue.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/arakan.jpg | en | null | Govt Justifies International Involvement in Arakan Issue | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Govt Justifies International Involvement in Arakan Issue
Amid criticism of former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan’s appointment to chairman of the new Arakan State Advisory Committee, the deputy-director general of the State Counselor’s Office said the choice was made in response to international pressure.
Deputy... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/govt-justifies-international-involvement-in-arakan-issue.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/f6ef36def03ef41ebd9bda3c6caab76bfe1dd12ab167dbc371c990f8330e8c4c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:59:19 | null | 2016-08-25T12:06:07 | A Chinese envoy meets two ethnic armed groups based along the border, encouraging them to participate in the ‘21st Century Panglong’ peace conference | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fchinese-envoy-encourages-uwsa-mongla-group-to-participate-in-peace-conference.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Chinese-envoy.jpeg | en | null | Chinese Envoy Encourages UWSA, Mongla Group to Participate in Peace Conference | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Chinese Envoy Encourages UWSA, Mongla Group to Participate in Peace Conference
China’s Special Envoy on Asian Affairs Sun Guoxiang has met with two ethnic armed groups based along the Burma-China border, encouraging them to take part in the “21st Century Panglong” peace conference, scheduled to begin on August 31... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/chinese-envoy-encourages-uwsa-mongla-group-to-participate-in-peace-conference.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/736c0c0abe3542eb4307feec2c09e5319d8f7f928d420c88070e535323cb05ed.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:09 | null | 2016-08-25T16:55:27 | Burma’s main opposition party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party, pins its hopes on new leader Than Htay securing Burma’s top job in the 2020 election. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fusdp-eyes-2020-presidency.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/USDP-3.jpg | en | null | USDP Eyes 2020 Presidency | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
USDP Eyes 2020 Presidency
Burma’s main opposition party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), has pinned its hopes on new leader Than Htay securing Burma’s top job in the 2020 election.
At a press conference on Wednesday, USDP spokesperson Khin Yi boasted that the new chairman was a versatile man an... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/usdp-eyes-2020-presidency.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/092441628812d3bb3af0d0847c96602519669ebe87315f42ea02d145e7fc3ac3.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:51 | null | 2014-02-01T10:23:05 | Travelling from Moreh in Northeast India to Tamu in Burma reveals that the troubled, isolated border region has long a way to go before it becomes the planned “gateway” between India and Asean. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fmultimedia-burma%2Fcrossing-indo-burmese-border-motorcycle.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1.-Indo-Myanmar-Friendship-Project.jpg | en | null | Crossing the Indo-Myanmar Border on Motorcycle | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | Crossing the Indo-Burmese Border on Motorcycle
MOREH/TAMU — After a long and thorough inspection of our documents and various exchanges with colleagues in Naypyidaw, the white-suited immigration officer finally laid down the phone, turned towards us, broke into a huge smile, and said: “Welcome to Myanmar. We have been ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/multimedia-burma/crossing-indo-burmese-border-motorcycle.html | en | 2014-02-01T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/17030a6ecf91bf855d228dfd04459a746b1d52030f252012437a113fb53325aa.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:04 | null | 2016-08-31T16:08:58 | Shwe Mann, chairman of the Legal Affairs and Special Cases Assessment Commission, says overhauling the state administration is more difficult than expected. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fnld-struggles-to-fix-administrative-branches-shwe-mann.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Shwe-Mann.jpg | en | null | NLD Struggles to Fix Administrative Branches: Shwe Mann | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
NLD Struggles to Fix Administrative Branches: Shwe Mann
NAYPYIDAW — The new National League for Democracy government is struggling to fix the government’s administrative branches, according to U Shwe Mann, chairman of Parliament’s Legal Affairs and Special Cases Assessment Commission.
At a press conference, Shwe ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/nld-struggles-to-fix-administrative-branches-shwe-mann.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/9323e37554e14025201ea32798efcf6288043fe7f61a6e97c65264380976a020.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:44 | null | 2016-07-21T17:59:38 | Rangoon-based Arakanese civil society groups chastise the ANP for ignoring them after the support they gave the party during the November election. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Farakan-national-party-criticized-by-arakanese-civil-society-in-rangoon.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ANP.jpg | en | null | Arakan National Party Criticized by Arakanese Civil Society in Rangoon | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Arakan National Party Criticized by Arakanese Civil Society in Rangoon
RANGOON — Rangoon-based Arakanese civil society groups have chastised the Arakan National Party (ANP) for ignoring them after the support they gave the party during the November general election, and for failing to preserve “unity” in the Arak... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/arakan-national-party-criticized-by-arakanese-civil-society-in-rangoon.html | en | 2016-07-21T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/fa35acab9ec474e5a70eaa6a04bfc5ef66511f05370646a4a489694b1d9d8dc6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:51 | null | 2016-08-18T23:10:19 | A bill to amend and repeal provisions of the colonial-era law continues to face hurdles in the Lower House of Parliament. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fdiscussion-stalled-on-amendments-to-overnight-guest-registration-law.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Overnight-Guest-Registration-Discussion.jpg | en | null | Discussion Stalled on Amendments to Overnight Guest Registration Law | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Discussion Stalled on Amendments to Overnight Guest Registration Law
RANGOON — A bill to amend and repeal provisions of Burma’s colonial-era Ward or Village Tract Administration Law requiring citizens to report overnight guests continues to face hurdles in the Lower House of Parliament.
Three weeks ago, the Lower... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/discussion-stalled-on-amendments-to-overnight-guest-registration-law.html | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/fb2103c676a72a77ea50d60b2b7b2f86c4845fff36ae8f1fd20b9c136465b9cc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:47:33 | null | 2016-08-26T19:58:56 | The Asian Highway project is leading to increased militarization and the risk of armed conflict, say three ethnic Karen organizations. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fmassive-highway-project-displaces-karen-communities-rights-groups.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Highway-Displacement.jpg | en | null | Massive Highway Project Displaces Karen Communities: Rights Groups | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Massive Highway Project Displaces Karen Communities: Rights Groups
RANGOON — A major highway project that will serve as a trade link between Burma and Thailand has been displacing local communities who live along the route in Karen State, southeastern Burma, say human rights organizations.
The Asian Highway proje... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/massive-highway-project-displaces-karen-communities-rights-groups.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/66e67a9387e6c7fa92c51e69995a0429a411dce8358cc5a6d32eddb52ca07ebd.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:51:16 | null | 2016-08-30T18:42:14 | The Burma Army and the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army-North clash in northern Shan State just prior to the Union Peace Conference. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fclashes-continue-days-before-peace-conference.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/clashes-continue.jpg | en | null | Clashes Continue Days Before Peace Conference | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Clashes Continue Days Before Peace Conference
The Burma Army and the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army-North (SSPP/SSA-N) clashed in northern Shan State on Sunday evening, just days before the start of the Union Peace Conference.
Fighting broke out as the Burma Army’s Light Infantry Battalions No. 33 and ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/clashes-continue-days-before-peace-conference.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/db37c0e4db1fd535fe038c09725fe44d675087abf40c2e72b89df2d265d00ddd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:31 | null | 2016-08-24T19:19:06 | For the second time this year, National League for Democracy spokesperson U Win Htein lashes out at a reporter, calling him sauk yū . | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fnld-spokesperson-u-win-htein-verbally-abuses-reporter.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Win-Htein.jpg | en | null | NLD Spokesperson U Win Htein Verbally Abuses Reporter | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
NLD Spokesperson U Win Htein Verbally Abuses Reporter
RANGOON — For the second time this year, National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesperson U Win Htein lashed out at a reporter, who was enquiring about an anticipated cabinet reshuffle, repeatedly calling him sauk yū [“deranged”].
On Wednesday, the Ludu Pone Y... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/nld-spokesperson-u-win-htein-verbally-abuses-reporter.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/6a4e228a447b98f9d6af3fb3294703326aa5fed5db003146466ad310f8b03461.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:51:25 | null | 2016-08-30T23:03:50 | MP Aung Kyaw San submits an urgent parliamentary proposal calling for three non-Burmese members of the Arakan State Advisory Commission to be replaced with local academics. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fanp-lawmaker-calls-for-removal-of-international-experts-from-arakan-state-commission.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ANP-Proposal.jpg | en | null | ANP Lawmaker Calls for Removal of International Experts From Arakan State Commission | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
ANP Lawmaker Calls for Removal of International Experts From Arakan State Commission
RANGOON – Arakan National Party (ANP) Lower House lawmaker Aung Kyaw San submitted an urgent parliamentary proposal on Tuesday calling for three non-Burmese experts on the Arakan State Advisory Commission to be replaced with loca... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/anp-lawmaker-calls-for-removal-of-international-experts-from-arakan-state-commission.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/1058a3bb04006439d5c3177adea3a2c2631b48816979d7c1a744f1a1f73162a3.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T02:47:54 | null | 2016-08-27T09:39:08 | The Irrawaddy briefs you on the week that was in the national legislature. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fthis-week-in-parliament-august-22-26.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Week-in-Parliament-Aug-22-26.jpg | en | null | This Week in Parliament (August 22-26) | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
This Week in Parliament (August 22-26)
Monday August 22
In the Upper House, Sai Aung Htun of Shan State Constituency 2 asked if by-elections would be held in Shan State’s Mong Hsu and Kyethi townships, since polls were not held in those townships during the 2015 general election due to conflict. Aung Myint, membe... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/this-week-in-parliament-august-22-26.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/1d6bc85584b5a11a1d41bc5f264086d661288ed9365898ef118af48e0538b752.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:17 | null | 2016-08-29T18:25:31 | Inclusivity in the 21st Century Panglong Conference is about all stakeholders, writes Yanghee Lee. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fcontributor%2Fpeace-talks-must-focus-on-rights.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Yanghee-Lee.jpg | en | null | Peace Talks Must Focus on Rights | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | CONTRIBUTORS
Peace Talks Must Focus on Rights
This Wednesday Myanmar will hold the “21st Century Panglong Conference” – the latest step in the country’s long peace process. It will be a moment imbued with symbolism.
In 1947, Aung San Suu Kyi’s father, General Aung San, led the Burma delegation at the first Panglong Con... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/contributor/peace-talks-must-focus-on-rights.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/558db08c5c00f0d8f0d88f69baa740b50b702bb893c1d672392ed0cb514dc8d0.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T02:47:49 | null | 2016-08-27T09:33:27 | Domestic terminal nears completion; 4G rollout complete; Concerns over inflation; Burmese coffee enters US; China boosts foreign aid. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fbusiness%2Fthe-irrawaddy-business-roundup-aug-27.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Aug-27-Business-Round.jpg | en | null | The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (Aug 27) | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BUSINESS
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (Aug 27)
Rangoon Airport Domestic Terminal ‘80 Percent Complete’
The new domestic terminal for Yangon International Airport is expected to open in December this year, according to the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA).
About 80 percent of the terminal is currently completed as p... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/business/the-irrawaddy-business-roundup-aug-27.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/a49859eb600e042642f998ef15ea06d2ca701c140060f3cf1cb778e08c446e9e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:55 | null | 2016-08-25T13:56:11 | A USDP reshuffle has seen younger faces emerge at the top of Burma’s biggest opposition party, but the link with the military appears to remain strong. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fmeet-new-leaders-opposition.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/USDP-2.jpg | en | null | Meet the New Leaders of the Opposition | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Meet the New Leaders of the Opposition
RANGOON — A reshuffle of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) on Tuesday saw younger faces emerge at the top of Burma’s biggest opposition party, although the positions of chairman, vice-chairman and general secretary went to ex-military officers.
This signals c... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/meet-new-leaders-opposition.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/48b8d2d324b69877568034bd40ee2f07dc69ec7e13f4a35ad9a905db2fafced8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:36 | null | 2016-08-26T18:44:49 | Attendees at the Mon National Conference promise to stand against the use of a coal power plant by a cement company in Mon State’s Kyaikmayaw Township. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fmon-groups-pledge-to-block-coal-power-plant.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mon-National-Conference.jpg | en | null | Mon Groups Pledge to Block Coal Power Plant | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Mon Groups Pledge to Block Coal Power Plant
One of the resolutions which came out of the three-day Mon National Conference has been to stand against the use of a coal power plant by a cement company in Mon State’s Kyaikmayaw Township.
Mawlamyine Cement Limited (MCL) has moved forward with plans to power a cement ... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/mon-groups-pledge-to-block-coal-power-plant.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/98c9b1e021b179f415057a5f17f60b76e10fa9925c3dbffae44573107d55cc16.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:29 | null | 2016-08-30T21:48:56 | The Irrawaddy asks members of civil society, the business community and the general public for their thoughts on the 21st Century Panglong Conference. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Finterview%2Fpanglong-vox-pops.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Civil-society.jpg | en | null | Panglong Vox Pops | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | INTERVIEW
Panglong Vox Pops
The Irrawaddy asks members of civil society, the business community and the general public for their thoughts on the 21st Century Panglong Conference, starting on Wednesday in Naypyidaw, where peace negotiations with ethnic armed groups will begin in an environment of high expectations, alon... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/interview/panglong-vox-pops.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/3ef049c18b380ea3d0646e906b8d5d946be0b22d57e1301d47345199e3a8fa83.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:47:29 | null | 2016-08-26T23:10:25 | Arakan National Party lawmakers say the issuance of full citizenship to a Buthidaung Township woman was carried out against existing regulations. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Fanp-objects-to-issuing-of-pink-card-to-muslim-woman.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pink-Card.jpg | en | null | ANP Objects to Issuing of ‘Pink Card’ to Muslim Woman | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
ANP Objects to Issuing of ‘Pink Card’ to Muslim Woman
RANGOON – Arakan National Party lawmakers have raised objections to a Muslim woman in Arakan State’s Buthidaung Township being issued full citizenship earlier this month—an act which they say was carried out against existing regulations.
Kyaw Zaw Oo, an ANP re... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/anp-objects-to-issuing-of-pink-card-to-muslim-woman.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/08df95a3db161f342363d03e4de664cab7eec100da4e5decf8e3ad2413a01219.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:39 | null | 2016-08-24T19:28:37 | Roland Kobia, the European Union’s ambassador to Burma, speaks to journalists in Mandalay about the upcoming Union Peace Conference. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Feu-ambassador-to-burma-democracy-is-incompatible-with-war.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/EU-Peace-FEATURE-PHOTO.jpg | en | null | EU Ambassador to Burma: ‘Democracy is Incompatible with War’ | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
EU Ambassador to Burma: ‘Democracy is Incompatible with War’
MANDALAY – As the Union Peace Conference draws near, the European Commission, who will witness the event, is urging a policy of all-inclusivity.
Roland Kobia, the European Union’s ambassador to Burma, told journalists in Mandalay on Tuesday that dialogu... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/eu-ambassador-to-burma-democracy-is-incompatible-with-war.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/cd6cd512a9d8393f69c5220575fa8813d130fbe563a261a9dd58ffde9e4ba698.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:59 | null | 2016-08-24T18:52:00 | The death toll from the outbreak has risen to 68, according to a regional lawmaker. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Fburma%2Finsufficient-aid-to-naga-region-contributes-to-more-measles-casualties.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Naga-Region.jpg | en | null | Insufficient Aid to Naga Region Contributes to More Measles Casualties | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | BURMA
Insufficient Aid to Naga Region Contributes to More Measles Casualties
The death toll from a measles epidemic has risen to 68 in Burma’s remote Naga Self-Administered Zone, according to a regional lawmaker and other relief workers providing support to the affected areas.
An emergency response team dispatched to t... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/insufficient-aid-to-naga-region-contributes-to-more-measles-casualties.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/df9c4b346217ea2b24fe81f06efe96fed77187a9a8c880e6b7a851f78440eaf9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:12 | null | 2016-08-25T20:01:24 | After an earthquake damages almost 200 temples in Bagan, The Irrawaddy speaks to Than Zaw Oo, director of Burma’s branch of the World Heritage Site Committee, about restoration plans. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irrawaddy.com%2Finterview%2Fthan-zaw-oo-a-natural-disaster-cant-devalue-bagans-heritage.html.json | http://www.irrawaddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14079728_1318082138235935_7869381110268628198_n.jpg | en | null | Than Zaw Oo: ‘A Natural Disaster Can’t Devalue Bagan’s Heritage’ | null | null | www.irrawaddy.com | INTERVIEW
Than Zaw Oo: ‘A Natural Disaster Can’t Devalue Bagan’s Heritage’
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Burma at 5:04 p.m. on Wednesday. Centered about 15 miles west of Chauk, it damaged 187 temples in the ancient capital Bagan, a town north of the epicenter. The Irrawaddy spoke to Than Zaw Oo, di... | http://www.irrawaddy.com/interview/than-zaw-oo-a-natural-disaster-cant-devalue-bagans-heritage.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.irrawaddy.com/18fdd7c3faf48c0cdaaaa11f08c3a8510f8a976e29a78f11220419e47050fad7.json |
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The interior of an house is seen in Amatrice, following an earthquake, central Italy, August 25, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
A drone photo shows the damages follo... | http://www.wctrib.com/news/world/4102144-italy-quake-death-toll-hits-250-rescuers-search-demolished-towns | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.wctrib.com/d3b5bb6b5fbd3da93f6b0867db0af2571201e27d55d732b6ca49d06ebccac61d.json |
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