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1,000-Bed Myanmar Hospital Is "Mass Casualty Area" After 7.7 Earthquake
A 1000-bed hospital in Myanmar capital Naypyidaw is a likely "mass casualty area", news agency AFP said Friday afternoon after a 7.7 earthquake struck near the city of Sagaing.
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'Chunk Fell From Ceiling, Walls Cracked': Moment When Quake Hit Myanmar
A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on Friday, buckling roads in the capital Naypyidaw, damaging buildings, and forcing people to flee into the streets in neighbouring Thailand.
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Myanmar's Aung Suu Kyi Moved To Solitary Confinement: Report
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from house arrest to solitary confinement in a prison compound in the military-built capital Naypyidaw, a junta spokesman said on Thursday.
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Myanmar's Biggest Cities, Commercial Hubs Hit By Power Outages
A power blackout hit Myanmar's main urban centres and far-flung towns on Friday, including commercial hub Yangon and parts of the capital Naypyidaw, authorities and AFP correspondents said.
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Myanmar Woman Shot In Head During Anti-Coup Protest Dies
A 20-year-old woman who was shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw has died, according to the hospital treating her.
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Foreign Secretary, Army Chief Meet Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi To Discuss Bilateral Issues
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Army Chief General MM Naravane on Monday called on Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Naypyidaw and discussed "important bilateral issues".
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Frenchman Arrested For Flying Drone Over Myanmar Parliament
A French tourist has been arrested for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament in the capital Naypyidaw, the French embassy confirmed Monday.
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PM Narendra Modi In Myanmar LIVE: Prime Minister Modi Addresses Indian Community
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw yesterday for a three-day visit, received a ceremonial welcome from Myanmar President Htin Kyaw before the two inspected the guard of honour in Naypyidaw. Late last night, PM Modi had said he had a "wonderful meeting" with Myanmar President Htin Kyaw during which they discusse...
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New Era As Aung San Suu Kyi's Novice Lawmakers Brace For Office
In a modest dormitory in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, novice MP Tin Thit recites a poem he has penned called "No Retreat", steeling him to enter Myanmar's parliament carrying the dreams of a nation left traumatised by army rule.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Begins Transition Talks with Myanmar President
Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi began talks with the nation's army-backed president on the handover of power Wednesday nearly a month after her opposition party cleaned up at the polls.
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Myanmar Ruling Party Battered By Suu Kyi in Polls: Official
A senior member of Myanmar's ruling party said today they had "lost completely" to Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition, as a major election win for the democracy icon appeared within touching distance.
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Myanmar to Hold Rare Talks as Aung San Suu Kyi Pushes for Charter Change
Myanmar's President Thein Sein will host rare talks today with influential allies and rivals including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as she intensifies efforts to lift a constitutional ban on her bid for the presidency.
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Obama Warns Myanmar's Celebrated Reforms Going Backwards
US President Barack Obama told Myanmar's rulers its celebrated democratic reforms are backsliding, ahead of a regional summit today designed to showcase the country's transition from army-led isolation.
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Barack Obama Visit Turns Spotlight on Myanmar Reforms
Myanmar faces uncomfortable scrutiny this week over fears its reforms have hit the buffers as Barack Obama joins global leaders in Naypyidaw, with the country's transition towards democracy entering a pivotal phase.
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Myanmar President Opens Unprecedented Talks With Aung Suu Kyi, Army
Myanmar President Thein Sein opened unprecedented talks with army top brass and political rivals including Aung San Suu Kyi in the capital Naypyidaw Friday ahead of crucial elections next year.
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1,000-Bed Myanmar Hospital Is "Mass Casualty Area" After 7.7 Earthquake
A 1000-bed hospital in Myanmar capital Naypyidaw is a likely "mass casualty area", news agency AFP said Friday afternoon after a 7.7 earthquake struck near the city of Sagaing.
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'Chunk Fell From Ceiling, Walls Cracked': Moment When Quake Hit Myanmar
A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on Friday, buckling roads in the capital Naypyidaw, damaging buildings, and forcing people to flee into the streets in neighbouring Thailand.
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Myanmar's Aung Suu Kyi Moved To Solitary Confinement: Report
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from house arrest to solitary confinement in a prison compound in the military-built capital Naypyidaw, a junta spokesman said on Thursday.
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Myanmar's Biggest Cities, Commercial Hubs Hit By Power Outages
A power blackout hit Myanmar's main urban centres and far-flung towns on Friday, including commercial hub Yangon and parts of the capital Naypyidaw, authorities and AFP correspondents said.
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Myanmar Woman Shot In Head During Anti-Coup Protest Dies
A 20-year-old woman who was shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw has died, according to the hospital treating her.
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Foreign Secretary, Army Chief Meet Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi To Discuss Bilateral Issues
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Army Chief General MM Naravane on Monday called on Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Naypyidaw and discussed "important bilateral issues".
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Frenchman Arrested For Flying Drone Over Myanmar Parliament
A French tourist has been arrested for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament in the capital Naypyidaw, the French embassy confirmed Monday.
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PM Narendra Modi In Myanmar LIVE: Prime Minister Modi Addresses Indian Community
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw yesterday for a three-day visit, received a ceremonial welcome from Myanmar President Htin Kyaw before the two inspected the guard of honour in Naypyidaw. Late last night, PM Modi had said he had a "wonderful meeting" with Myanmar President Htin Kyaw during which they discusse...
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New Era As Aung San Suu Kyi's Novice Lawmakers Brace For Office
In a modest dormitory in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, novice MP Tin Thit recites a poem he has penned called "No Retreat", steeling him to enter Myanmar's parliament carrying the dreams of a nation left traumatised by army rule.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Begins Transition Talks with Myanmar President
Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi began talks with the nation's army-backed president on the handover of power Wednesday nearly a month after her opposition party cleaned up at the polls.
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Myanmar Ruling Party Battered By Suu Kyi in Polls: Official
A senior member of Myanmar's ruling party said today they had "lost completely" to Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition, as a major election win for the democracy icon appeared within touching distance.
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Myanmar to Hold Rare Talks as Aung San Suu Kyi Pushes for Charter Change
Myanmar's President Thein Sein will host rare talks today with influential allies and rivals including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as she intensifies efforts to lift a constitutional ban on her bid for the presidency.
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Obama Warns Myanmar's Celebrated Reforms Going Backwards
US President Barack Obama told Myanmar's rulers its celebrated democratic reforms are backsliding, ahead of a regional summit today designed to showcase the country's transition from army-led isolation.
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Barack Obama Visit Turns Spotlight on Myanmar Reforms
Myanmar faces uncomfortable scrutiny this week over fears its reforms have hit the buffers as Barack Obama joins global leaders in Naypyidaw, with the country's transition towards democracy entering a pivotal phase.
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Myanmar President Opens Unprecedented Talks With Aung Suu Kyi, Army
Myanmar President Thein Sein opened unprecedented talks with army top brass and political rivals including Aung San Suu Kyi in the capital Naypyidaw Friday ahead of crucial elections next year.
