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3 Buddhist Monks Among 22 Shot Dead At Myanmar Monastery
At least 22 people, including three Buddhist monks, were shot dead at close range in central Myanmar last week, according to a doctor's postmortem report, in what opponents of military
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Myanmar Doctor-Turned-Model Hits Back At Ban Over Lingerie Photos
A Myanmar doctor and model who had her medical licence revoked for posting lingerie photos of herself blasted the government for "interfering" with personal freedoms, vowing Saturday to appeal against the medical council's decision in a deeply conservative country.
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6,700 Rohingya Killed In First Month Of Myanmar Violence: Doctors
At least 6,700 Rohingya Muslims were killed in the first month of a Myanmar army crackdown on rebels in Rakhine state that began in late August, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday.
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Myanmar Health Authorities Struggle To Prepare For Zika Outbreak
Myanmar is largely unprepared for an outbreak of Zika, experts said, with the health ministry slashing anti-virus measures due to lack of funds, overworked doctors skipping check-ups and pregnant women saying they are in the dark about the dangers.
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Myanmar's 'tallest man' undergoes surgery to stop growth
Myanmar's tallest man - "Big Zaw" - has returned from Singapore where doctors said he underwent successful brain surgery to remove a tumour responsible for his excessive growth.
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Myanmar appoints first female Cabinet minister
A doctor has become Myanmar's first woman to be appointed a full Cabinet minister. President Thein Sein said on his official website that Myat Myat Ohn Khin has been appointed Minister of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement. She is among ten new ministers appointed to fill posts left vacant since a major Cabinet reshuffling last month.
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Aung San Suu Kyi finally gets honourary doctorate
It was a long wait, but Aung San Suu Kyi has finally received her honourary degree from Oxford University. The leader of Myanmar's opposition is being honoured on Wednesday at the university's Encaenia ceremony, in which it presents honourary degrees to distinguished people.
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3 Buddhist Monks Among 22 Shot Dead At Myanmar Monastery
At least 22 people, including three Buddhist monks, were shot dead at close range in central Myanmar last week, according to a doctor's postmortem report, in what opponents of military
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Myanmar Doctor-Turned-Model Hits Back At Ban Over Lingerie Photos
A Myanmar doctor and model who had her medical licence revoked for posting lingerie photos of herself blasted the government for "interfering" with personal freedoms, vowing Saturday to appeal against the medical council's decision in a deeply conservative country.
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6,700 Rohingya Killed In First Month Of Myanmar Violence: Doctors
At least 6,700 Rohingya Muslims were killed in the first month of a Myanmar army crackdown on rebels in Rakhine state that began in late August, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday.
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Myanmar Health Authorities Struggle To Prepare For Zika Outbreak
Myanmar is largely unprepared for an outbreak of Zika, experts said, with the health ministry slashing anti-virus measures due to lack of funds, overworked doctors skipping check-ups and pregnant women saying they are in the dark about the dangers.
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Myanmar's 'tallest man' undergoes surgery to stop growth
Myanmar's tallest man - "Big Zaw" - has returned from Singapore where doctors said he underwent successful brain surgery to remove a tumour responsible for his excessive growth.
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Myanmar appoints first female Cabinet minister
A doctor has become Myanmar's first woman to be appointed a full Cabinet minister. President Thein Sein said on his official website that Myat Myat Ohn Khin has been appointed Minister of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement. She is among ten new ministers appointed to fill posts left vacant since a major Cabinet reshuffling last month.
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Aung San Suu Kyi finally gets honourary doctorate
It was a long wait, but Aung San Suu Kyi has finally received her honourary degree from Oxford University. The leader of Myanmar's opposition is being honoured on Wednesday at the university's Encaenia ceremony, in which it presents honourary degrees to distinguished people.
