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Jacksonville a strange new world for refugees from Burma - Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville a strange new world for refugees from Burma Florida Times-Union Burma refugees Ta Yah Htoo (from left), Caroline Loo, Bu Gay and Met Say listen as instructor Jim Price leads a citizenship class at Southside Baptist Church. State figures show that over the past five years, Jacksonville has taken in 2020 refugees ... and more »

Immigrant students get a taste of American of dining, politics - Chapel Hill News

Chapel Hill News

Immigrant students get a taste of American of dining, politics Chapel Hill News Hser Ku, Eh Say Paw and Baso Gay Paw have lived in the United States for only a few years. Their English is improving, but it's hard when they speak primarily Karen - an ethnic Burmese language - at home and at Carrboro High School.

IMF says Burma plans economic reforms - Ninemsn

IMF says Burma plans economic reforms Ninemsn 'Gay by choice' VIDEO: Sex and the City actor angers gay community Buried alive VIDEO: Rescue caught on camera after avalanche Rolls rained on VIDEO: Damage bill for soaked luxury car could top $100k Pricey bite'World's most expensive hot dog' infused ... and more »

Southeast Asia Today: Top Stories from the Region - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Southeast Asia Today: Top Stories from the Region Wall Street Journal (blog) France to Triple Its Aid to Burma: French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé concluded his visit to Burma on Monday saying that France would triple its development assistance to Burma and work toward a step-by-step lifting of international sanctions.

The Developing World's 10 Best Ethical Destinations: 2012 - Earth Island Journal

The Developing World's 10 Best Ethical Destinations: 2012 Earth Island Journal This was the year when “people power” became a global phenomenon: from the Arab Spring to the reforms in Burma; from the Occupy movements in North America to the grassroots fight against female circumcision in Africa. In China, thousands of citizens ... and more »

Five Best Wednesday Columns - The Atlantic Wire

The Atlantic Wire

Five Best Wednesday Columns The Atlantic Wire The first is that younger voters see gay marriage as not just one of many issues, but a central one, as witnessed in polls and in the confrontations between Rick Santorum and young voters at several New Hampshire events. Meanwhile, enthusiasm for Ron ...

DIARY - Political and General News Events From Jan 12 - Reuters

DIARY - Political and General News Events From Jan 12 Reuters YANGON - Japanese Trade Minister Yukio Edano to visit Myanmar (to Jan. 14). HAVANA - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad meets Cuban President Raul Castro. QUITO - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Ecuador (to Jan. 13).

Embattled opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim bent on Malaysian reform - Globe and Mail

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Embattled opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim bent on Malaysian reform Globe and Mail Myanmar's generals have begun unexpectedly tearing down their authoritarian system, and neighbouring Thailand's coup-prone army stood aside last year and let the opposition it had previously confronted in the streets take power via the ballot box. and more »

Observing the 2012 Human Trafficking Awareness Day - The Castlegar Source

Observing the 2012 Human Trafficking Awareness Day The Castlegar Source At a national level, the US government continues to work abroad on the issue of trafficking; Luis CdeBaca, a special ambassador for human trafficking, is working with Myanmar, commonly known as Burma, as the country seeks to improve diplomatic ... and more »

Briefly World: Bangladesh coup attempt: Five held - Indian Express

Briefly World: Bangladesh coup attempt: Five held Indian Express YANGON: Myanmar's president has told a US newspaper that his country's democratic reforms are irreversible, as he urged the West to lift sanctions. “We are on the right track to democracy,'' President Thein Sein said in the interview with The ...