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Documentary Highlights Burma's Jailed Political Activists

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:16:34 -0800
Documentary film, Into the Current, draws attention to Burma's political activists
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U.S. Officials Travel to South Asia

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:14:10 -0800
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Maria Otero and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake, Jr will travel to South Asia, marking Under Secretary Otero’s inaugural ...
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Ban Welcomes Launch Of Darfur Conflict Resolution Mechanism

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:31 -0800
New York, Feb 8 2012 1:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today the inauguration of the Darfur Regional Authority, a body intended to stimulate development and facilitate peace in the war-torn western region of Sudan.
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Taiwan may be one remarkable democracy

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:37:55 -0800
TAIPEI — In Asia, some are urging the increasingly reform-minded Burma to follow the example of South Korea or Taiwan. Others aren't so convinced. read more
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US to restore relations with Burma

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:30:39 -0800
The US has announced it will restore full diplomatic relations with Burma, rewarding new democratic reforms.
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US to reward Burma reforms

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:32:11 -0800
The US will restore full diplomatic relations with Burma, a reward for the Asian nation's decision to release hundreds of political prisoners.
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US set to reward Burma reforms

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:59:50 -0800
The US has announced it will restore full diplomatic relations with Burma, rewarding new democratic reforms.
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Political risk still obstacle to private role in govt projects

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:23:04 -0800
Inconsistent infrastructure policies putting off investors, conference told
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Thai-ASEAN News Network - America's Increased Interest in Asia Pacific: A View from Sondhi Limthongkul

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:35:18 -0800
Khun Sondhi Limthongkul recently shared his views on the United States' renewed interest in the Asia Pacific region with me. Khun Sondhi pointed out how instability in the region would work to the best of American interests, who's main objective is to seek newer, more sufficient energy supplies. He said that the U.S. could be looking to use Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Burma as ...
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Timor-Leste Sustainable Development - Private Sector Crucial

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:44:50 -0800
DILI, TIMOR-LESTE (7 February 2012) – A strong private sector is as important to Timor-Leste's long term success as it is elsewhere in Asia and the Pacific, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President of Private Sector and Co-financing Operations ...
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