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India concerned about violence in Myanmar, urges early democratic transition
NEW DELHI - India's foreign minister said he voiced concern about the impact of continuing violence in Myanmar in a meeting on Wednesday...
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Russia's Sovcomflot says its ship rescued crew from tanker off Yemen
LONDON - A ship operated by Russian shipping group Sovcomflot rescued the crew of a tanker taking in water off Yemen's coast this week,...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


UN warns of overdose deaths after Afghan opium production plummets
VIENNA - The Taliban-ordered crash in opium production in Afghanistan, long the world's dominant supplier, could drive up overdose deaths...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Myanmar poverty deepens, economic growth stagnant, World Bank says
Poverty in Myanmar is more widespread than at any time in the last six years and growth in the conflict-torn nation is likely to remain...
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Factbox-What is the International Criminal Court?
THE HAGUE - Israel is voicing concern that the International Criminal Court could be preparing to issue arrest warrants for government...
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town
Armed soldiers loyal to a turncoat warlord patrol the streets of southeastern Myanmar's frontier town of Myawaddy, as troops of the...
Apr 27, 20244 min read


Global human rights facing most serious threats in decades: Amnesty
London, April 24 - Human rights worldwide are facing their most serious threats in decades, the London-based advocacy group Amnesty...
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears
LONDON - Myanmar's detained former leader and Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from prison to house arrest possibly to be used by the...
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town
About 200 Myanmar military personnel withdrew to a bridge to Thailand on Thursday after a days-long assault by the anti-junta resistance,...
Apr 11, 20243 min read


Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says
Myanmar plans to have an election if there is peace and stability, but may not be able to hold the vote nationwide, its ruling military...
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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