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• NLD Govt Slams Myanmar’s Military for Attacking Election Body
• Myanmar Military Chief’s Warnings Raise Specter of Post-Election Chaos
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Warns of Incitement After Myanmar Military Chief’s Pre-Vote Attack on Govt
• Myanmar Military’s Criticism of Election Commission Worries Local Observers, Foreign Diplomats
• USDP Members and Supporters Prosecuted over ‘Offensive’ Campaign Songs
• USDP Representative, Teacher Face Prosecution Over Advance Vote Fraud Allegations
• Will Local Ethnic Parties’ Popularity Make a Difference for Myanmar’s Largest State This Time?
• Japanese Pop Group Arashi Performs Solo in Empty Olympic Stadium
• Trump, Biden Neck and Neck in US Presidential Election

NLD Govt Slams Myanmar’s Military for Attacking Election Body Posted: 04 Nov 2020 06:31 AM PST A government spokesman has condemned comments by Myanmar's commander-in-chief questioning the independence of on the Union Election Commission's preparation of the poll.

Myanmar Military Chief’s Warnings Raise Specter of Post-Election Chaos Posted: 04 Nov 2020 05:57 AM PST Tatmadaw chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's repeated comments casting doubt on the legitimacy of next week's election are fueling talk of a possible military coup.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Warns of Incitement After Myanmar Military Chief’s Pre-Vote Attack on Govt Posted: 04 Nov 2020 05:55 AM PST The State Counselor has urged the public not to be 'trapped' by attempts to destabilize the upcoming election.

Myanmar Military’s Criticism of Election Commission Worries Local Observers, Foreign Diplomats Posted: 04 Nov 2020 03:32 AM PST The Tatmadaw overstepped its authority by criticizing the UEC and warning that the government would be responsible for the agency's failings, observers say.

USDP Members and Supporters Prosecuted over ‘Offensive’ Campaign Songs Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:08 AM PST The military-backed party faces numerous legal cases in Mingin Township over allegedly defamatory speeches and songs.

USDP Representative, Teacher Face Prosecution Over Advance Vote Fraud Allegations Posted: 04 Nov 2020 01:21 AM PST A USDP representative and a schoolteacher are in hot water for allegedly using a fake stamp and casting two ballots during early voting, according to the Union Election Commission.

Will Local Ethnic Parties’ Popularity Make a Difference for Myanmar’s Largest State This Time? Posted: 04 Nov 2020 12:17 AM PST Merged ethnic parties may be the wild card in Shan as the election nears, but the NLD continues to dominate with urban voters.

Japanese Pop Group Arashi Performs Solo in Empty Olympic Stadium Posted: 03 Nov 2020 10:01 PM PST A concert by Japanese boy band Arashi at Tokyo's empty National Stadium was streamed to a global audience Tuesday.

Trump, Biden Neck and Neck in US Presidential Election Posted: 03 Nov 2020 09:33 PM PST The US presidential race was shaping up as a battle for the key Midwestern swing states on Tuesday night as early results showed Trump and Biden neck and neck.

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