Burma

Around 4 million voters shut out of historic Myanmar election

When Myanmar votes next month in what has been billed as its first free and fair election in 25 year...

Oct 20, 2015 11:43 PM EDT

Obama says barring Suu Kyi from Myanmar presidency 'doesn't make much sense'

Standing next to Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Frid...

Nov 14, 2014 08:03 AM EST

Washington takes hands-off stance on future of Myanmar's Suu Kyi

Despite hailing Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as “an icon of democracy,” U.S. Presi...

Nov 04, 2014 08:41 PM EST

Beauty pageants expose dreams and dangers in modern Myanmar

Sparkling in a red, sequined dress, Htet Htet Htun spins around the stage rehearsing a traditional B...

Sep 27, 2014 08:13 AM EDT