YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar began a second round of voting Sunday in its first general election since the military takeover five years ago. Voting expanded to additional townships including some ...

Myanmar’s generals have begun staging their long-promised national elections — the first since they seized power in 2021. Their aim is not to restore democracy, but to entrench military rule through ...

The town of Hpapun was once a bustling regional hub with banks, regional government offices, and stores that supplied the surrounding valleys. It even had its own airport, which was particularly ...

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday. A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, resulting in mounting casualties and flattened ...

Jan 13 - Myanmar is holding a general election with three voting phases in what its military government says will usher in a return to civilian rule following a 2021 coup. Following are facts and ...

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The Trail and District Arts Council rings in the New Year with Juno award-winning string quartet The Fretless on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre. ...

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