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Power cut protests continue in Burma

By AP News Thu, May 24, 2012 12:56PM UTC

YANGON, Burma (AP) — Protesters took to the streets of Burma’s biggest city for a second night Wednesday to air their complaints about chronic power cuts, in a test of the tolerance of the reformist government of military-backed but elected President Thein Sein. The protests in Yangon follow similar demonstrations

Nuclear power: No consensus in Asia or the West

By Graham Land Thu, May 24, 2012 9:02AM UTC

The Fukushima disaster put nuclear power under the microscope throughout the world. But in the aftermath of the worst nuclear incident in 25 years, countries acted differently. Some stopped to reconsider their nuclear programs, while others pushed on with vigor. A few nations reacted sharply against nuclear, especially Japan, where

Magazine wins rare court ruling for Burma media

By AP News Wed, May 23, 2012 5:34PM UTC

YANGON, Burma (AP) — A private news magazine in Burma won a rare court victory Wednesday and will not have to reveal the name of a reporter who wrote about corruption at government ministries. “The Voice” weekly still faces a defamation suit over the article published in March. The initial

Burma Army still using rape as a weapon of war

By Zin Linn Wed, May 23, 2012 12:43AM UTC

The Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) has reported a gang-rape committed by soldiers from the Burma Army. The incident occurred at Luk Pi village in Chipwi township an area where heavy fighting took place in recent weeks between the Burmese soldiers and the Kachin Independence Army.  The victim was found

Rare protests in Burma against power cuts

By AP News Tue, May 22, 2012 3:11PM UTC

YANGON, Burma (AP) — Chronic power cuts in Burma have set off rare protests in the Southeast Asian country and an even more rare government plea for the public’s understanding. Peaceful protests started over the weekend in Mandalay and were called for later Tuesday in Yangon at City Hall. A