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Jewish settlers agree to voluntary evacuation of outpost
World NowThirty Jewish families have agreed to evacuate their homes in the West Bank outpost of Ulpana and avoid confrontation with Israeli authorities acting on a court order to evict them, Israeli media reported.... -
What’s in a name? In Myanmar – or Burma – it’s political
World NowIn a divided country wracked with ethnic violence and edging toward reform, one of the most stubborn battles may be a war of words: Is it Burma or is it Myanmar? After Suu Kyi toured Europe and Thailand, calling her country “Burma” as she... -
News briefs for Wednesday, May 2
Hours after Obama visit, Taliban attack on compound for foreigners in Afghan capital kills 7 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban insurgents attacked a compound housing foreigners in the Afghan capital Wednesday, killing seven people, hours after...
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Myanmar's new ties with U.S. may come at a cost
World NowThe Obama administration’s decision this week to ease financial sanctions imposed on Myanmar, encourage American investment there and appoint a U.S. ambassador for the first time in 22 years should further the long-isolated nation’s reform... -
White House names first ambassador to Myanmar in 22 years
World NowHeralding reform in Myanmar but warning of much work still ahead, the Obama administration on Thursday named its first full ambassador to the Southeast Asian nation in 22 years.... -
Myanmar opposition ends boycott; U.N. calls for eased sanctions
World NowMyanmar's main opposition party, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, agreed Monday to end its weeklong boycott of parliament and swear an oath to a constitution it has resisted.... -
News Briefs: 1940 Census released
Airlines did a better job of getting passengers, their bags to destinations on time last year WASHINGTON (AP) — Flying is getting better. Honest. For airline passengers grappling with fare increases, canceled routes and a seemingly endless...
Tags: Government, Barack Obama, Air Transportation Industry, Human Interest, Vocal Music (genre)
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News briefs; U.S.promises full investigation into Marines' conduct in afghanistan video
U.S. assures Afghans of full probe of Marines video; outrage has not stopped peace talk efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pentagon officials worry that outrage over a video purporting to depict Marines urinating on Taliban corpses will tarnish the reputation of...Tags: Peace Negotiations, Scott Walker, Political Dissent, Timothy Geithner, Alan Greenspan
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Aung San Suu Kyi holds live Skype interview with Virginia Tech students
ReporterFirst two Hollywood actors, now a Nobel Peace Prize-winning heroine. From half a world away,Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with a class of Virginia Tech students. Suu Kyi is a political activist and a leader in the National League for Democracy in Burma....Tags: Awards and Prizes, Entertainment Events, Emilio Estevez, Burma, Nobel Prize Awards
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Athena Film Festival, celebrating women, announces its lineup
24 FramesThe Athena Film Festival, described as a "celebration of women and leadership,” announced its lineup.... -
Pagoda festival long banned in Myanmar celebrated again
World NowIn Myanmar, thousands thronged to a sacred shrine studded with diamonds for a Buddhist festival that was banned for more than two decades under the former military regime, the latest sign of change in the southeast Asian country. And what a sight it was....
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