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• Airport bomb scare proves false alarm
• China, Myanmar meet as fighting continues in Shan State
• 9 acres of Marga land returned to govt, but MP demands more
• Explosions, civilian shot as Muse remains on edge
• Myanmar and India to open new international border gate in Tamu
• MP’s urgent proposal to discuss northern Shan State conflict OK’d
• Witness reports child rapes amid campaign against sexual abuse
• President outlines steps for green future
• Street vendors angered by new night market arrangements
• Nay Pyi Taw’s fresh produce market to reopen in January

Airport bomb scare proves false alarm Posted: 30 Nov 2016 12:12 AM PST Police yesterday announced that four bottles of liquid found at Yangon International Airport did not contain explosive material, after the discovery triggered the city's latest security scare.

China, Myanmar meet as fighting continues in Shan State Posted: 30 Nov 2016 12:10 AM PST China has stepped up its engagement with Myanmar's peace process amid ongoing clashes near the country's shared border in Shan State, having twice held senior-level meetings with negotiators over the past week.

9 acres of Marga land returned to govt, but MP demands more Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:56 PM PST The return to public hands of more than half a plot of land given to Marga Landmark Co for the relocated Dagon City real estate project in the waning days of the previous government is not enough for MP U Maung Maung Ohn, who yesterday called for more.

Explosions, civilian shot as Muse remains on edge Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:56 PM PST Three improvised explosive devices were detonated on November 28 in Muse township and one civilian was injured when security forces fired on him near the site of one of the explosions, as instability prevails over a week after a coordinated attack in the border region.

Myanmar and India to open new international border gate in Tamu Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:55 PM PST Pilgrims, traders and adventurous holidaymakers can soon look forward to the opening of a new intenrational border gate between India and Myanmar at Tamu, officials say.

MP’s urgent proposal to discuss northern Shan State conflict OK’d Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:34 PM PST A lawmaker from the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party submitted an urgent proposal to the lower house yesterday, seeking a discussion on the conflict that broke out last week in northeastern Shan State.

Witness reports child rapes amid campaign against sexual abuse Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:31 PM PST Two children were reportedly raped in Mandalay on the same day the city rallied for stricter penalties for people guilty of sexually abusing minors.

President outlines steps for green future Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:25 PM PST President U Htin Kyaw set out the government's vision for the country's transition to a green economy yesterday in an opening address to the 5th Green Economy Green Growth Forum, held in Nay Pyi Taw.

Street vendors angered by new night market arrangements Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:24 PM PST Street vendors yesterday vented their discontent over stall allotments at the new night market on Strand Road, with some not selected saying they've drawn a short straw.

Nay Pyi Taw’s fresh produce market to reopen in January Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:21 PM PST Residents of the nation's capital should have their fresh produce stalls back by the end of January when upgrades for Tha Pyay Gone Market are expected to wrap up, according to the Nay Pyi Taw City Development Committee.

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