World Focus on Burma (30-12-2007)
- 2007: the news in review
Sunday Herald, UK - Protests begin in Myanmar, formerly Burma, after diesel prices doubled, and India celebrated 60 years of independence, while Pakistan continued to lurch … - Facing the end-game
Bangkok Post, Thailand - Recent weeks have been frustrating for Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s democracy icon. Hope of starting political dialogue with the regime’s supremo, … - India Halts Arms Sales to Burma to Try to Press Junta
Washington Post, United States - Burma, also known as Myanmar, is regarded as one of the world’s most repressive nations. The National League for Democracy, the party of Nobel Peace Prize … - More anti-gov’t armed group members surrender in Myanmar
Xinhua, China -The Ywet-Sit-led SSA-S, along with three other anti-government organizations, the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB), the All Burma … - Qatar Airways out of Myanmar
AME Info, United Arab Emirates -Qatar Airways has announced it is to cease its four times a week service to Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, from January 9 for ‘commercial’ reasons, … - Enriching the lives of children a world away
Centre Daily Times, PA -
… the Snyders started a nonprofit organization that has raised thousands of dollars to support many Christian orphanages in Myanmar, formerly Burma. … - Under sanctions, Myanmar’s economy crumbling
Times of Oman, Oman -
… when soldiers opened fire on the peaceful protests, which were led by Buddhist monks in Yangon and other cities around Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. … - Wyoming ministry comes to aid of young Myanmar girl
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY -
It was on one of those trips into Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, about three years ago when former staff member Tyler Groce encountered Shwe. … - New energy policy needed
Navhind Times, India -
… not yet completely written off the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline deal and other gas sources in Central Asia and Myanmar (Burma) too are being tapped. …
