Friday, October 2, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Thousands Excluded as Overseas Voting in Myanmar Election Starts in Singapore

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 07:09 AM PDT

Administrative errors by the electoral body appear to have resulted in thousands of overseas voters being refused the right to vote in the general election.

Myanmar’s Election a Chance to End a Cycle of Man-Made Disasters

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 06:37 AM PDT

On Nov. 8, Myanmar people will vote for those they believe can repair the damage from the military's disastrous economic, political and social policies over many decades.

Myanmar Reports More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 More Deaths

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 04:14 AM PDT

Myanmar's total COVID-19 caseload stands at 14,383, with 19 percent of the more than 5,300 people who were tested Thursday showing a positive result.

Myanmar Health Chiefs Warn Against Fake COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 04:05 AM PDT

No coronavirus vaccine has been endorsed by the World Health Organization and the public should avoid any mystery cures, says the Food and Drug Administration.

Rival Candidates Spell Out Goals, Dreams as Myanmar Election Nears

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 01:22 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy profiles candidates from four different parties who are competing with each other in the November general election.

Myanmar Authorities Sue Karaoke Restaurant Bosses After COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 12:50 AM PDT

The Music Zone KTV venue in Yangon's Thingangyun Township has been blamed for 94 coronavirus cases.

So Far, Signs Point to Improved Supervision of Myanmar’s Election by UEC

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:43 PM PDT

Most important signs indicate the Union Election Commission will manage the 2020 election in a more equitable manner than it showed with the vote in 2015.

Dozens Arrested in Hong Kong Amid China National Day Protest

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:28 PM PDT

Hong Kong police cracked down on a rally by anti-government protesters staged to coincide with China's National Day on Thursday; dozens were arrested.

Google Unveils $1 Billion Investment in Teaming Up With News Media

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:24 PM PDT

Google has announced a new service that will enable news organizations to curate and package their coverage within the Google News app.

Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus, a Month Ahead of Election

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:13 PM PDT

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for the coronavirus after a close aide was confirmed to be infected.