Thein Sein

Thein Sein

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  Myanmar or Burma? Obama calls it both on visit

  Officially at least, America still calls this Southeast Asian nation Burma, the favored appellation of dissidents and pro-democracy activists who ... 

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  WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama draws crowd in Yangon

  Downtown Yangon came to a near halt Monday during President Barack Obama's historic visit to this once pariah nation. Crowds flooded the streets, ... 

• Myanmar frees political prisoners in new amnesty

  Myanmar set free dozens of political prisoners Monday in an amnesty that coincided with the historic visit of President Barack Obama. At least 44 ... 

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  Obama: Myanmar visit about sustaining momentum

  In a historic trip to a long shunned land, President Barack Obama on Monday showered praise and promises of more U.S. help to Myanmar if the Asian ... 

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  AP PHOTOS: Obama visits once-pariah state, Myanmar

  President Barack Obama's historic visit to Myanmar on Monday is meant to show America's support for the country's transition to democracy. The White ...