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Myanmar’s parliament blocks changes to constitution

July 11, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Aye Aye Win Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s parliament voted against several constitutional amendments June 25, ensuring that the military’s veto power remains intact and that opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi cannot become president in an election this year. The legislature ended a 3-day debate on proposed changes to the 2008 […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2008, 2010, 2015, Associated Press, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma, Democratic Rep, East Asia, Joe Crowley, Michael Quinlan, Myanmar, National League, Nobel Peace Prize, President Thein Sein, Republican Rep, Steve Chabot, Tin Soe, Vol 34 No 29 | July 11 - July 17

Bangladesh trade privileges suspended over safety

July 6, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Matthew Pennington The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama announced June 27 the suspension of U.S. trade privileges for Bangladesh because of concerns over labor rights and worker safety that intensified after hundreds died there in the global garment industry’s worst accident earlier this year.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2013, Aminul Islam, Bangladesh, European Union, Foreign Ministry, GSP, Joe Crowley, Obama, Robert Menendez, Senate Democrats, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, South Asian, Trade Representative Mike Froman, Vol 32 No 28 | July 6 - July 12, WASHINGTON, World Trade Organization

Aung San Suu Kyi visits US as Myanmar releases prisoners

September 23, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Matthew Pennington THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, renowned for her peaceful struggle against military rule, began a marathon tour of the United States on Monday, Sept. 17, the latest milestone in her remarkable journey from political prisoner to globe-trotting stateswoman.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2008, 2012, American Midwest, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma, Congressional Gold Medal, Fort Wayne, General Assembly, Joe Crowley, Myanmar President Thein Sein, New York Democrat, President Barack Obama, Radio Free Asia, State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Thailand, United Nations, United States, Vol 31 No 39 | September 22 - September 28, White House

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