Tuesday, April 18, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Thingyan Deaths Halve in 2017

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 06:45 AM PDT

A total of 16 people died during the four-day celebrations, despite the Ministry of Information initially reporting the number as 285.

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Three Die in Cyclone Maarutha

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 05:26 AM PDT

The cyclone hit Arakan State's coast on Sunday, killing three people and causing damage to property across the country.

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Maungdaw Begins Late Thingyan Celebrations

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 04:38 AM PDT

Arakan State's Maungdaw is celebrating the water festival from April 17-20, and local Muslims say they have been told to stay away.

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Revived Thingyan in Naypyidaw

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 04:14 AM PDT

Locals in the administrative capital enjoy this year's water festival, as the State Counselor surprises revelers and the police report a drop in crime.

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Pence Says US Will Work With Japan, Allies to Find Peaceful N. Korea Solution

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 10:57 PM PDT

Japan's Prime Minister Abe supports President Trump's stance that strategic patience with North Korea has run out.

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Australian Mining Firm Abandons Exploration Bid in Contested Karenni State Area

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:58 PM PDT

The firm, which is undergoing a restructuring and name change, had been seeking to explore for minerals in an area beset by decades of conflict.

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