The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Army Shoots Man Dead at Bridge Checkpoint in Sittwe
• ‘Run Yangon’ Scavenger Hunt Set to Kick Off
• Despite World Heritage Status, Bagan’s Future Far From Assured
• Education Lags Because of Past Govts: Edu Minister
• Myanmar Now Editor-in-Chief Awarded Asia’s Highest Honor
• Man, Pregnant Woman Shot in Rakhine
• Myanmar’s Balancing Act Moves to India
• A Palace Assassination that Altered Myanmar’s History
• Several Small Blasts Heard in Thai Capital, Two Hurt
• Police Arrest 8 as Hong Kong Gears up for Another Weekend of protests
• Pompeo Criticizes China After Meeting Top Diplomat in Bangkok

Army Shoots Man Dead at Bridge Checkpoint in Sittwe Posted: 02 Aug 2019 06:51 AM PDT Military says Ko Chit Thu Aung, 26, failed to obey soldiers' orders; his friend is in detention for 'curfew' violation, though no such order has been given in Sittwe.

‘Run Yangon’ Scavenger Hunt Set to Kick Off Posted: 02 Aug 2019 05:21 AM PDT Fresh challenges await this year's young participants as they form teams and rush around downtown in search of insects, obscure old buildings, hugs from strangers and more.

Despite World Heritage Status, Bagan’s Future Far From Assured Posted: 02 Aug 2019 04:01 AM PDT With no quick fix in sight for intrusive hotels and tourism-related accommodations, the legacy of years of mismanagement continues to be felt in the ancient city.

Education Lags Because of Past Govts: Edu Minister Posted: 02 Aug 2019 03:05 AM PDT An education minister told the Upper House of Parliament that Myanmar's education system lags behind because previous governments have failed to invest in it.

Myanmar Now Editor-in-Chief Awarded Asia’s Highest Honor Posted: 02 Aug 2019 02:55 AM PDT The 41-year-old editor and journalist's "incorruptible sense of justice and unflinching pursuit of the truth" won him a 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award.

Man, Pregnant Woman Shot in Rakhine Posted: 02 Aug 2019 02:16 AM PDT Locals claim the Myanmar military fired unprovoked shots at civilians in Maha Muni and Thayet Tabin villages, in Rakhine's Kyauktaw Township.

Myanmar’s Balancing Act Moves to India Posted: 02 Aug 2019 01:39 AM PDT As the commander-in-chief visits India, New Delhi and Naypyitaw have much to gain from enhancing mutual ties.

A Palace Assassination that Altered Myanmar’s History Posted: 01 Aug 2019 11:30 PM PDT On this day in 1866, Crown Prince Kanaung, a much-loved reformer, was assassinated by two sons of King Mindon.

Several Small Blasts Heard in Thai Capital, Two Hurt Posted: 01 Aug 2019 09:37 PM PDT The blasts, apparently the result of a homemade bomb, occur as Bangkok is hosts world leaders visiting for an ASEAN security summit. Two street cleaners were injured.

Police Arrest 8 as Hong Kong Gears up for Another Weekend of protests Posted: 01 Aug 2019 09:29 PM PDT The arrests followed the seizure of weapons and a suspected petrol bombs, police said. Civil servants and medical workers are expected to join protests this weekend.

Pompeo Criticizes China After Meeting Top Diplomat in Bangkok Posted: 01 Aug 2019 09:17 PM PDT After the meeting with ASEAN leaders, Pompeo spoke out against Chinese "coercion" in the South China Sea and the ongoing plight of the Rohingya.

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