Myanmar, ruled by junta, will vote in 3 phases starting Sunday, then 11 and 25 Jan. Much-delayed polls come at a time when nation is grappling with civil war, hunger & economic woes.
Astonished by decision, they called it 'serious violation … of democratic freedoms'. Signatories to the declaration said they rejected the decree & would challenge it in court.
Weapons sized twice this month in Lawngtlai. Security agencies on alert even as anti-junta leader denies role of Chin groups in smuggling or colluding with armed groups in Manipur.
People including schoolchildren had gathered at a community hall in Pazigyi village when they came under attack. Massacre one of the deadliest in 2 years since military seized power.
The Congress has promised Rs 50,000 assistance to each woman but as we've seen in many recent elections, voters seem to be conscious of the proverb: 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.'
Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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