World Focus on Burma (29-12-2007)
- Asia’s Latin America
Inquirer.net, Philippines -
… of their charter which upholds democracy and human rights even as they continued to ignore the proverbial “elephant” in their midst, Burma (Myanmar). … - Ha’aretz: From Bil’in to Madison Avenue: Demonstrations Outside …
International Solidarity Movement, Palestinian Territories -
The British newspaper “The Sunday Times” uncovered in September that Leviev’s diamond shop in London sold “blood” gems that originated in Burma [Myanmar], … - Winter cold reality for refugees
Utica Observer Dispatch, NY -
Myanmar (Burma): The mean annual temperature is about 81 degrees. The country has three seasons – hot season, monsoon and cool season. … - Cardinal DiNardo tops list of 2007 religion stories
Houston Chronicle, United States -
Monks have led protests in Myanmar (once known as Burma) since before the country won independence in 1948. 2. Religion plays an increasing role in the … - New ictus of H5N1 virus registered in Myanmar
Pravda, Russia -
In 2006, According to He Changchui, who works for the United Nation’s Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), the bird flu situation in Burma (Myanmar) is … - Qatar Airways to suspend flights to Myanmar
Economic Times, India -
… one of only 15 foreign airlines operating in and out of Myanmar, is suspending its four weekly flights to the military-ruled former Burma in January, … - Myanmar pilgrimage tests endurance
Vancouver Sun, Canada -
While drinking street-stall coffee in Yangon (Rangoon), I was advised by the vendor that southeast Myanmar (also known as Burma) is something of a no-go … - Buddhist monks are the big 2007 religious news story in USA
Ekklesia, UK -
By Ecumenical News International Buddhist monks who led anti-government demonstrations in Myanmar (also known as Burma) have been selected as the top … - Fresh bird flu outbreak detected in Myanmar
Times of India, India -
YANGON: Military-ruled Myanmar has detected a new outbreak of bird flu among chickens in the country’s eastern Shan state, an official and state media said …
