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Hopes Fade For Aung San Suu Kyi Deal As Myanmar Hastens Presidential Vote
Myanmar's parliament will bring forward a vote for the next president to March 10, it was announced today, leaving little time for Aung San Suu Kyi to strike a deal to let her take the top office.
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Myanmar President Hails 'Triumph' Of Democratic Transition
President Thein Sein today hailed Myanmar's democratic transition as a "triumph" for the country's people in a final speech to an army-dominated parliament before they hand over to a legislature led by Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Avoids 'Rocking Boat' With Military Ahead Of Handover
Myanmar election winner Aung San Suu Kyi will not press for an immediate change to the constitution that bars her from becoming president, and will instead appoint a ceremonial head of state, a senior official in her party said on Wednesday.
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Aung San Suu Kyi's Victorious Party To Join Parliament On February 1
Members of Aung San Suu Kyi's victorious pro-democracy party will take their seats in parliament on February 1, Myanmar's speaker said today, beginning a new era for a nation under army rule for decades.
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Discusses Transfer of Power With President
Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi discussed the smooth transfer of power to her party with President Thein Sein today, the first time the two have met since her National League for Democracy (NLD) swept a November election.
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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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Aung San Suu Kyi to Meet President, Military Chief on Wednesday
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will meet President Thein Sein and military chief Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday, their first meeting since she won an historic election earlier this month, a senior government official told Reuters.
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Myanmar's Top Leaders to Hold Talks With Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's top leaders will hold talks this week with opposition chief Aung San Suu Kyi, the first since her party's landmark election success, officials said Today.
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Myanmar President 'Will Hand Power' to Aung San Suu Kyi After Poll Win
Myanmar's President Thein Sein today said historic polls won in a thumping landslide by Aung San Suu Kyi's party were the consequence of his government's reforms and vowed a smooth transition of power.
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World Leaders Laud Myanmar Election as Suu Kyi Secures Majority
The party of democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi has won a majority in Myanmar's parliament, the election commission said today, giving it enough seats to elect its chosen candidate to the presidency when the new legislature convenes next year.
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Myanmar Military Offer Olive Branch as Suu Kyi Poll Win Nears
Myanmar's military establishment pledged today to ensure a smooth transition of power as Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party stood on the verge of a crushing election win.
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Myanmar Says Barack Obama Congratulates government on 'Free And Fair' Poll
Myanmar said today that US President Barack Obama called his counterpart Thein Sein today to congratulate him on holding a "free and fair" election, which Aung San Suu Kyi's party is on the precipice of winning.
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Myanmar Army, President Endorse Suu Kyi Victory, Vow Stable Transition
Myanmar President Thein Sein and the powerful army congratulated democratic champion Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday, after her party trounced the ruling camp in the first free election in 25 years and was closing in on an absolute majority in parliament.
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Electoral Outcome in Myanmar Will be Respected by All Parties: India
India today said it trusts that the electoral outcome in Myanmar, in which pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's party is poised for a landslide election victory, will be respected by it.
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On Brink of Victory, Suu Kyi Calls For Talks With Myanmar Military
Aung San Suu Kyi called for "national reconciliation" talks with Myanmar's president and the nation's powerful army chief today as her pro-democracy party stood poised for a landslide election victory.
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Hopes Fade For Aung San Suu Kyi Deal As Myanmar Hastens Presidential Vote
Myanmar's parliament will bring forward a vote for the next president to March 10, it was announced today, leaving little time for Aung San Suu Kyi to strike a deal to let her take the top office.
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Myanmar President Hails 'Triumph' Of Democratic Transition
President Thein Sein today hailed Myanmar's democratic transition as a "triumph" for the country's people in a final speech to an army-dominated parliament before they hand over to a legislature led by Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Avoids 'Rocking Boat' With Military Ahead Of Handover
Myanmar election winner Aung San Suu Kyi will not press for an immediate change to the constitution that bars her from becoming president, and will instead appoint a ceremonial head of state, a senior official in her party said on Wednesday.
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Aung San Suu Kyi's Victorious Party To Join Parliament On February 1
Members of Aung San Suu Kyi's victorious pro-democracy party will take their seats in parliament on February 1, Myanmar's speaker said today, beginning a new era for a nation under army rule for decades.
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Discusses Transfer of Power With President
Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi discussed the smooth transfer of power to her party with President Thein Sein today, the first time the two have met since her National League for Democracy (NLD) swept a November election.
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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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Aung San Suu Kyi to Meet President, Military Chief on Wednesday
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will meet President Thein Sein and military chief Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday, their first meeting since she won an historic election earlier this month, a senior government official told Reuters.
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Myanmar's Top Leaders to Hold Talks With Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's top leaders will hold talks this week with opposition chief Aung San Suu Kyi, the first since her party's landmark election success, officials said Today.
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Myanmar President 'Will Hand Power' to Aung San Suu Kyi After Poll Win
Myanmar's President Thein Sein today said historic polls won in a thumping landslide by Aung San Suu Kyi's party were the consequence of his government's reforms and vowed a smooth transition of power.
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World Leaders Laud Myanmar Election as Suu Kyi Secures Majority
The party of democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi has won a majority in Myanmar's parliament, the election commission said today, giving it enough seats to elect its chosen candidate to the presidency when the new legislature convenes next year.
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Myanmar Military Offer Olive Branch as Suu Kyi Poll Win Nears
Myanmar's military establishment pledged today to ensure a smooth transition of power as Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party stood on the verge of a crushing election win.
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Myanmar Says Barack Obama Congratulates government on 'Free And Fair' Poll
Myanmar said today that US President Barack Obama called his counterpart Thein Sein today to congratulate him on holding a "free and fair" election, which Aung San Suu Kyi's party is on the precipice of winning.
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Myanmar Army, President Endorse Suu Kyi Victory, Vow Stable Transition
Myanmar President Thein Sein and the powerful army congratulated democratic champion Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday, after her party trounced the ruling camp in the first free election in 25 years and was closing in on an absolute majority in parliament.
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Electoral Outcome in Myanmar Will be Respected by All Parties: India
India today said it trusts that the electoral outcome in Myanmar, in which pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's party is poised for a landslide election victory, will be respected by it.
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On Brink of Victory, Suu Kyi Calls For Talks With Myanmar Military
Aung San Suu Kyi called for "national reconciliation" talks with Myanmar's president and the nation's powerful army chief today as her pro-democracy party stood poised for a landslide election victory.
