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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 31, 2015
The dangerous rise of Buddhist chauvinism
Buddhist chauvinism now threatens the democratic process in both Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 23, 2015
Myanmar sentences Chinese nationals to life for illegal logging
China has lodged a diplomatic protest with Myanmar after a court in the southeast Asian nation sentenced 153 Chinese nationals to life imprisonment for illegal logging.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 20, 2015
Myanmar's military chief defends political role, says he may run for president
Myanmar's commander-in-chief reiterated the need for the military to continue its powerful role in politics and said he will consider standing for president in November elections if asked to do so, according to an interview broadcast Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 14, 2015
Myanmar president cites health as reason not to seek second term
President Thein Sein has decided not to run in a parliamentary election scheduled for Nov. 8, a senior official from his office said Monday, citing health concerns.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jun 16, 2015
In Myanmar's election year, radical Buddhism heightens tension
When religious violence erupted in Meiktila in central Myanmar two years ago, local politician Win Htein spoke up for the minority Muslims who bore its deadly brunt. Many of his fellow Buddhists have never forgiven him.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Jun 13, 2015
Amphibian discovery illuminates Myanmar's 'hidden biodiversity'
A team of Japanese and Chinese biologists has discovered a new species of crocodile newt from Myanmar, a forerunner of a wave of new amphibian species awaiting description as the relatively unexplored country's "hidden biodiversity" is gradually revealed by science.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2015
Irritated with Myanmar, China to woo opposition leader Suu Kyi
Chinese leaders will woo Myanmar's opposition leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on her first visit to the country, a snub for the quasi-military government whose fighting with rebels along China's border has angered Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jun 4, 2015
Myanmar tells women when to have babies
If mother of two Sandar Myat Min chooses to have another child, Myanmar's government could decide when she can become pregnant.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 1, 2015
China to conduct live-fire military exercise near Myanmar border
China's military will begin live-fire ammunition drills Tuesday near the country's border with Myanmar, the Chinese defense ministry has said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 1, 2015
Myanmar navy holds migrant boat in limbo, blocks journalists from gaining access
Myanmar's navy briefly detained and turned back journalists on Sunday near a migrant boat being held off the country's southern coast, according to Reuters witnesses, as officials remained guarded over what would be done with the people on board.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 28, 2015
Traffickers spirited 150-200 Rohingya off boat before Myanmar seized it, declared Bangladeshis aboard
When the Myanmar navy seized a boat used by people smugglers last week, it announced that the 200 people found aboard were mostly Bangladeshis seeking better economic prospects in Southeast Asia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 26, 2015
Unpopular but defiant, Myanmar's ruling party unfazed about poll prospects
Myanmar's ruling party is led by former members of a military junta, evolved from an organization that democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi once compared to a Nazi militia, and took office through electoral fraud.
EDITORIALS
May 24, 2015
Rohingya refugees deserve better
More must be done to solve the Rohingya refugee crisis, which has drawn a woefully meager response from the governments of Southeast Asia.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2015
'Boat people' likely posing as Rohingya for aid, says Myanmar general
Myanmar's military commander has said some "boat people" landing in Malaysia and Indonesia this month are likely pretending to be Rohingya Muslims to receive U.N. aid and that many had fled neighboring Bangladesh, state media reported on Friday.
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2015
Rohingya refugee crisis shames Southeast Asia
ASEAN members are failing to adequately address the humanitarian crisis involving the Rohingya Muslim boat people.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 2, 2015
Myanmar's ruling party chief ready to run in presidential polls if asked
The chairman of Myanmar's ruling party said Friday he will stand as national president if nominated, and is willing to cooperate with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, or anyone working in the interests of the country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 5, 2015
Boycott of Myanmar's poll an option: Suu Kyi
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said boycotting an upcoming historic election is an "option" if a military-drafted constitution that bars her from becoming president remains unchanged.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 17, 2015
Myanmar's student protesters at odds with old guard as reforms stall
Kyaw Min Yu's first political rally was almost his last.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 16, 2015
Myanmar tries to placate China over bombing deaths
Myanmar expressed "deep sorrow" Monday for the deaths of five people across the border in China's Yunnan province that it has been blamed for, while Beijing said it was clear Myanmar's air force was responsible.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 14, 2015
About 50 dead as Myanmar ferry sinks in bad weather
About 50 people were believed to have drowned off Myanmar when a ferry sank in bad weather, government officials said Saturday, though residents said they believed more people on the overcrowded vessel had died.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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