Myanmar's Turn

101 East travels to Myanmar to witness the country's transformation through the eyes of ordinary people and asks whether the country will now emerge as Asia's newest democracy.  

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City of gold ... the temple-studded plains of Bagan. Photo: iStock
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US to ease sanctions against Burma after historic elections

Civilians join Buddhist monks during a march in protest against the military government in Burma (Photo: AP)

BBC News - US to ease sanctions against Burma

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The US is to further ease sanctions against Burma after historic by-elections saw a landslide win for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ...