Burma
Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war? - explainer
Myanmar’s junta-led election is widely viewed as a bid to legitimize military power amid civil war, low turnout, and the exclusion of opposition parties.
Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win
Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh
Myanmar military defends deadly airstrike after accusations of war crime
Myanmar votes in historic election; spotlight on Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi complains of cheating, but almost certain to win lower house seat; fair polls seen as crucial to ease Western economic sanctions.
A Jewish presence in the land of the ‘Golden Pagodas’
In Yangon, Myanmar, Moses Samuels makes sure the gate to Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue is unlocked every day.
Here comes another lost tribe
Fundamentally Freund: That dream of some 7,000 Bnei Menashe to come to Israel is now poised to become a reality.
Veterans: Home, finally
Avin Gangte’s life has been uprooted - twice. First voluntarily, from his birthplace, second on gov't orders, after building a home in Israel.
Al Derech Burma: A slice of Colorado here in Israel
Specialty running and biking shops are a fast-growing part of the retail sports landscape in the United States.
Wikileaks: N. Korea helping build military site in Burma
According to Aug. 2004 leaked cables, Myanmar also assembling surface-to-air missiles; some 300 workers building concrete-reinforced facility.
Sharanksy expresses hope for 'a free, democratic Burma'
Former Soviet political dissident and refusenik wishes Burmese pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi strength in her continued struggle.
Doing the right thing is the best PR
Israel should become the world's most outspoken supporter of human rights causes.
