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Ronaldo still hungry for more glory with Portugal
The Juventus superstar helps Portugal seize the inaugural Nations League crown
Alex Cabagnot all praises for NBTC All-Star Mark Nonoy
The little-known guard steals the spotlight in an event that featured the likes of Jalen Green and Kai Sotto
Myanmar picks panel to reform army-scripted constitution
With 2020 polls looming, parliament has voted overwhelmingly to form a cross-party committee to debate reforms of the charter
Aung San Suu Kyi's party slapped down in by-elections
While official tallies have not yet been released by the Union Election Commission, preliminary results show the military-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party has beaten Aung San Suu Kyi's party out on 3 seats
Griezmann double plunges Germany's Loew into deeper trouble
France comes from behind to beat Germany in a UEFA Nations League result that casts further doubt on Joachim Loew's future
Sterling shines as England blows Spain away
England wins an away game against Spain for the first time since 1987
Netherlands hammer Germany to increase pressure on Loew
Still reeling from a woeful World Cup showing, Germany absorbs a shutout shocker that puts coach Joachim Loew under increasing pressure to resign
Fil-French Areola saves France blushes in Germany stalemate
France’s third-choice goalkeeper proves his worth in the UEFA Nations League opener against Germany
Staunch Suu Kyi ally elected Myanmar president
Win Myint remains one of Aung San Suu Kyi's inner circle – the pair fought side-by-side during the 1988 democracy movement that was violently quashed by the junta
Suu Kyi's party wins string of seats, rejected by Myanmar's minorities
UPDATED The National League for Democracy fares well in its strongholds around Yangon and in central regions further north but faces losses in ethnic minority areas
Suu Kyi's new gov't faces first test at Myanmar polls
UPDATED With only 19 seats up for election the poll is unlikely to alter the balance of power in a government firmly dominated by Suu Kyi s National League for Democracy
Myanmar's Suu Kyi breaks silence on killing of top lawyer
Aung San Suu Kyi says the death of her advisor and prominent Muslim lawyer Ko Ni is a great loss for the struggle for true democracy
Myanmar Muslim lawyer killed for party links – NLD
UPDATED Ko Ni a legal advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi s National League for Democracy NLD party is gunned down as he got into a taxi outside Yangon s airport
Football: So, how's that national league coming along?
The upcoming Philippines Football League is getting closer to becoming a reality
Two charged for insulting Myanmar's Suu Kyi
The latest case sees two men charged for allegedly going on an obscenity laced rant against the Nobel Laureate after a heavy evening drinking session in a village not far from the capital Naypyidaw
Myanmar's Suu Kyi reaches out to ethnic minority rebels
UPDATED The NLD government will seek a real federal democratic union Suu Kyi said in a televised address marking Myanmar s New Year
Myanmar's Suu Kyi gets new role as special advisor
The bill outlining her advisory role which mentions the Nobel laureate by name enables Suu Kyi to wield influence over parliament as well as in the cabinet in a position officially called state counsellor
Myanmar army MPs slam bill to create Suu Kyi 'advisor' role
If passed a bill proposed by Aung San Suu Kyi s party would give her a steering role over parliament buttressed by the 4 ministerial posts she already holds in the new cabinet
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In historic power shift, Myanmar swears in civilian president
3rd UPDATE The US and EU hail Htin Kyaw s historic inauguration but warn that challenges still remain for Myanmar
Thein Sein: The quiet junta insider who opened Myanmar to the world
Thein Sein s quasi civilian regime presided over sweeping reforms that pushed further than many in the country of 51 million people had dared to dream possible
New Myanmar finance chief discovers PhD is fake
Kyaw Win says he did not discover the degree was fake until the the news spread on Facebook after his cabinet nomination Tuesday an experience he describes as really painful
Blocked from presidency, Suu Kyi to be Myanmar foreign minister
5th UPDATE The post gives the democracy veteran a formal position in the administration despite being blocked from the presidency
Hopes and hurdles await Myanmar's new government
A novice administration led by Aung San Suu Kyi and her president proxy Htin Kyaw takes office later this month facing a raft of challenges – including conflict poverty and a still powerful military
Historic vote hands Myanmar first civilian president in decades
5th UPDATE This is sister Aung San Suu Kyi s victory says the newly elected Htin Kyaw
Thousands flee fighting in Myanmar's Shan State
Shan a large and hilly province on Myanmar s eastern border hosts multiple insurgencies by ethnic minorities fighting for greater autonomy or independence
Public backlash against Myanmar army's blacklisted VP nominee
Social media sites and comment boards are flooded with criticism after Myint Swe s nomination was announced
Suu Kyi aide confirmed as president nominee, while army picks hardliner
One further vote of approval from the combined houses is needed before he can officially be anointed leader of the nation that has been run by the military for decades
Suu Kyi's right hand man turns presidential proxy
4th UPDATE The nomination demonstrates Aung San Suu Kyi s faith in Htin Kyaw s absolute loyalty to act as her proxy
Suu Kyi nominates close aide for Myanmar president
UPDATED The selection of Htin Kyaw a genial 69 year old economics graduate who went to school with Suu Kyi and now helps run her charitable foundation comes after months of fevered speculation
Cast of Suu Kyi aides tipped for Myanmar president role
With just days to go before a selection the public remains entirely in the dark about the candidates
Hopes fade for Suy Kyi deal as Myanmar hastens presidential vote
UPDATED It is still unclear who will take over from President Thein Sein
Myanmar president cancels US visit to monitor political transition
Thein Sein is due to attend the ASEAN US summit but decides to stay in Myanmar to oversee the power hand off to Aung San Suu Kyi s new government
Suu Kyi urges patience over Myanmar presidency decision
Suu Kyi the centerpiece of Myanmar s long democracy struggle is excluded from the presidency by a charter clause that bars anyone with close relatives who are foreign
A new era: Suu Kyi's party takes charge of Myanmar parliament
UPDATED The inexperienced new government faces a daunting rebuilding task in a country where the economy has been crushed by generations of junta rule
New era as Suu Kyi's novice MPs brace for office
Many have served prison time in Myanmar s long struggle for democratic change They are a diverse bunch counting singers lawyers and businessmen among their ranks
Curtain falls on Myanmar's army-led parliament
Myanmar s pro democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi congratulates her political opponents on opening the road for her party which won a November election in a landslide
Myanmar army MPs to take the mic in karaoke swansong
Swept from their seats by Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy party outgoing army backed MPs are taking a good natured approach to their fall from power
Suu Kyi's novice MPs learn ropes in outgoing Myanmar parliament
A landslide victory for Suu Kyi s National League for Democracy NLD in November polls will give the politicians their first taste of power when the new parliament convenes on February 1
Suu Kyi holds 'warm' talks with Myanmar president on power shift
Nearly an hour of talks are held on Wednesday morning between Suu Kyi and Thein Sein
Myanmar ruling party MPs gracious in defeat – for now
MPs from the governing party return glum faced to parliament after their rout at the hands of Suu Kyi s NLD
Fresh fighting in Myanmar's north despite historic poll
The ongoing clashes between the Shan State Army North and government forces displace hundreds of civilians two weeks after opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi s historic victory
Perils on the path to power for Myanmar's Suu Kyi
To rule Aung San Suu Kyi will have to foster a relationship with the country s military elites
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Suu Kyi party wins historic Myanmar polls
UPDATED Her National League for Democracy NLD party is awarded 21 further lower house seats by the Union Election Commission taking its overall parliamentary tally to 348
Obama congratulates Suu Kyi as poll win nears
Obama calls the Suu Kyi who spent 15 years under house arrest praising her tireless efforts and sacrifice over so many years to promote a more inclusive peaceful and democratic Burma
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Myanmar's president pledges peaceful power shift to Suu Kyi party
Thein Sein: As the government we will respect and obey the election results and transfer power peacefully
Facing wipeout, Myanmar government vows to 'respect' election result
Information Minsiter Ye Htut congratulates the National League for Democracy on its gains so far and vows to respect and obey the decision of the electorate
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