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The Rise of Burmese Young Bloods

The Rise of Burmese Young Bloods

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Burma’s political change has opened up a new chance to campaign for opposition party the National League of Democracy.

The NLD boycotted the 2010 election – but now it’s ready for the by-elect next month.

Traditionally only family dynasties who have been involved in politics for generations usually stand for election .

But now Burma has a whole new generation of po... អាន​អត្ថបទ​ទាំងស្រុង...

Philippines Urban Forests in Danger

Philippines Urban Forests in Danger

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Baguio City is famous for its pine tree forests – it goes by the name City of Pines.

But the city could soon lose its reputation. New construction threaten to destroy the trees.

Developers are targeting 200 mature pines for removal, a small forest in the middle of town.  

Madonna Virola travelled to Baguio City for this story. អាន​អត្ថបទ​ទាំងស្រុង...

Keeping Indian Gays Out of the Closet

Keeping Indian Gays Out of the Closet
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Gay rights are center stage in India, as religious and conservative social groups take their campaign to the Supreme Court.

They’re challenging a 2009 decision by th...

A Pursuit of Happiness in Bhutan Tourism

A Pursuit of Happiness in Bhutan Tourism
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Bhutan wants the tourist sector to play a larger role in national development.

But expanding tourism poses challenges for the Kingdom – some fear accelerated growth ...

Lives Still Shattered One Year After Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Lives Still Shattered One Year After Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
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March 11 marks the first anniversary of the Great East Japan earthquake and the tsunami it spawned.

The terrifying waves left 19,000 dead and missing and tens of tho...

India’s Silicosis Victims Demanding Action from the Government

India’s Silicosis Victims Demanding Action from the Government
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Quartz mining industries are hungry for labor in India’s state of Gujarat – but the cost for workers can be immense.

Quartz is high in silica, used for making everyt...

Malaysia’s Invisible Children

Malaysia’s Invisible Children
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In Malaysia, “bin Abdullah” or “binti Abdullah” means the son or daughter of Abdullah.

But the implications are far from positive.

On an identity card or birth certif...

In Need of New “Hero” For Young Chinese

In Need of New “Hero” For Young Chinese
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It’s 50 years since the death of one of China’s most prominent propaganda heroes: Lei Feng, from the era of Mao Zedong.

He was an ordinary soldier known for spending...

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 The rise of Burmese young bloods: Burma’s political change has opened up a new chance to campaign for opposition party the National League of Democracy. The NLD boycotted the 2010 election – but now it’s ready for the by-elect next month. Traditionally only family dynasties who have been involved in politics for generations usually stand for election. But now Burma has a whole new generation of politicians doing it for themselves. Nay Thwin has this report.

A pursuit of happiness in Bhutan tourism: Bhutan wants the tourist sector to play a larger role in national development.  But expanding tourism poses challenges for the Kingdom – some fear accelerated growth will damage the country’s culture. Ron Corben has the report from the Kingdom popular for its Gross National Happiness for the people.

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