Myanmar Launches Stock Exchange
YANGON — Myanmar formally launched its first equities stock exchange today with six local companies listed.
Criticism of Trump Spreads Over Proposal to Bar Muslims from US
WASHINGTON — Presidential candidate Donald Trump was condemned Tuesday by a chorus of critics from around the world responding to his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States.
Johnny Depp, Wife Seek Speedy Dog-Smuggling Trial
SYDNEY — Actor Johnny Depp's wife Amber Heard asked an Australian court Monday for a trial in early 2016 on charges that she smuggled her pet dogs into Australia, it was reported Monday.
Obama Tells Americans Not To Live In Fear
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama sought to reassure Americans in a rare televised address from the Oval Office following a terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California that left 14 dead.
28 killed, 80 Wounded by Quartet of Women Suicide Bombers at Chad Market
N'DJAMENA, Chad — Four female suicide bombers targeted a market on an island in Lake Chad on Saturday, killing at least 28 people, a senior military official said.
Briton Among 5 Terrorism Suspects Arrested in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR — A British citizen was among five suspects arrested in Malaysia on suspicion of being involved with terrorist groups, the national police chief said Sunday.
Poetic Justice: Myanmar Writers to Pen New Era as Lawmakers
BY Phyo Thiha Cho
Myanmar Now
YANGON — Since colonial days, Myanmar’s poets have put pen to paper to express the mood of the people, describing their trials and tribulations through verse as the country endured one political upheaval after another.
Myanmar Now
YANGON — Since colonial days, Myanmar’s poets have put pen to paper to express the mood of the people, describing their trials and tribulations through verse as the country endured one political upheaval after another.
FBI Investigating California Mass Murder as Terrorism
WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating a shooting that left 14 people dead and 21 wounded in San Bernardino, California, as an act of terrorism, it said Friday.
US Opens All Military Combat Jobs To Women
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military will open all combat jobs to women, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Thursday, despite objections by the Marine Corps.
Obama: California Massacre May be 'Terrorist Related'
LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON — Investigators were searching Thursday for a motive in a California massacre that left 14 people dead and 21 others wounded, as US President Barack Obama said it was possible the mass shooting was tied to terrorism.
