The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill U.S. presidential elections have had a significant impact on Iraq, from the 2002 decision to invade Iraq to the 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
A crushed student movement and shrinking hope ahead of Myanmar’s election
Myanmar teacher Hnin grew up idolizing Aung San Suu Kyi, the one-time democracy icon who now leads her country. But when voters go to the polls on Sunday for the second general election since the end ... ( read original story ...)
Fake news, hate speech hurting Myanmar’s political parties amid online campaigning | Video
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced political parties in Myanmar to take their campaigning online, but fake news and hate speech are hurting their efforts. Leong Wai Kit reports. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar government chides army chief for criticising election run-up
The Myanmar President Office hit back at the army chief on Wednesday for criticising the government's handling of an upcoming general election, warning that his remarks risked creating fear and unrest ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar | FAO and the United Kingdom join forces to restore agriculture production and livelihoods
English News and Press Release on Myanmar about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic and more; published on 02 Nov 2020 by FAO ... ( read original story ...)
With an eye on China, India gifts submarine to Myanmar
Taking their bilateral defence co-operation to new heights, India is giving a Soviet-era Kilo-class submarine to Myanmar, a move that many analysts see as an attempt by New Delhi to counter China's ... ( read original story ...)
Iran foreign minister, in ally Venezuela, says U.S. no longer “controls world”
Iran believes the U.S. government no longer can "control what's happening in the world" or show other countries how to protect citizens' rights, the Iranian foreign minister said on Thursday during a ... ( read original story ...)
You Can Spend the Holidays in a Former Sultan’s Palace in Turkey
Adventurous travelers can now book the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel located in Turkey (which is still open to U.S.-based tourists) for the upcoming holidays. The one-time sultan’s palace built in ... ( read original story ...)
Chatham Turkey Trot 2020 Goes Virtual
For the 12th time in as many years there will be a Turkey Trot in Chatham to kick off the holiday season. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be virtual. “The health and safety of our ... ( read original story ...)
Some in Japan Are Already Missing Trump
Even as the U.S. presidential race drags on, at least some Japanese are already missing Donald Trump, whose reelection chances appear to be slipping as votes continue to be counted on Thursday. “From ... ( read original story ...)