Three Kachin State Ministers Told to Quit ‘on Suu Kyi’s Orders’
Chief minister instructed 3 cabinet members to submit resignation letters on Friday, one of the trio says
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Obituary: David Abel, Economics Czar Under Myanmar's Military Regime, Dies
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The UK-educated economist headed several ministries but fell out with the top generals over his efforts to open up the economy. He died Sunday at the age of 84.
Gov’t Silent on Army’s Claim that Suu Kyi Wants AA ‘Crushed’
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President’s Office insists details of discussions at Jan. 7 security meeting are confidential
Mandalay Govt to Receive 3rd Repayment of Development Funds
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The former officials will make their latest installment of the more than $1.3 million in suspect development funds next week, said the region's planning and finance minister.
Ghosn May Have Had Questionable Ethics, Co-Chair of External Nissan Probe Says
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The ousted chairman denies the charges against him, which include understating his salary for eight years and temporarily transferring personal financial losses to Nissan's books.
From Pariah to Demi-God: Transgender Leader a Star at Massive Indian Festival
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On Tuesday the Kinnar Akhada became the first transgender group to bathe at the ancient Kumbh Mela festival, traditionally reserved for reclusive Hindu priests.
Fresh ARSA Attack Injured Six Police Officers: Govt
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Citing a video that went viral online on Saturday, State media have announced that a mid-week attack by ARSA on a police van in northern Rakhine State injured six.
Is China Deliberately Sowing Discord over the Myitsone Dam?
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the Chinese Embassy’s controversial recent statement about the dam, and the government’s worrying silence on the project’s future
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