More than 90 political parties have taken part in the parliamentary campaign, which are being closely watched as the next step toward democracy. Myanmar had been run by a military junta for 50 years.
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Pope Francis Announces Measures to Simplify Marriage Annulments
The Williams Sisters to Face-Off in the Quarterfinals
4 More Senators Back Iran Deal, Assuring Cushion for White House
De Blasio Responds To Giuliani’s Homeless Trolling: “He’s Delusional”
Yesterday, the NY Post handed their front cover over to LifeLock spokesman Rudy Giuliani, who proceeded to blame Mayor de Blasio and his “progressive” agenda for creating the current homeless epidemic. De Blasio responded to Giuliani’s faux-humanitarianism: “I think he’s delusional.” That sounds about right. [ more › ]
Report: snakebite treatment in short supply
Doctors Without Borders has warned that the world could run out of anti-venom serum by next year. Manufacturers have ceased production and existing stocks are set to expire.
Russia’s poor: ‘I came here to eat’
Charities are concerned about a rise in the number of people falling into poverty in Russia as its currency devalues and the economy contracts. Emma Burrows reports from Moscow.
German state lifts headscarf ban for public school teachers
Lower Saxony has lifted a ban on female Muslim teachers wearing headscarves while teaching in public schools. The move follows a high court ruling that such a ban is against principles of religious freedom.
Light the Dark vigils held in support of Syrian asylum seekers
Thousands of people gather across the country for Light the Dark vigils, organised to send messages of welcome and solidarity to Syrian asylum seekers and implore the Government to increase its refugee intake.
Israel to demolish thousands of Palestinian homes
Some 13,000 Palestinian structures in the West Bank are currently under Israeli demolition orders, leaving residents and homes “in a state of chronic uncertainty and threat,” the UN said Monday.
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