Why do I refuse to use the name Myanmar? Well ever since Burma's junta took over, they imposed the name Myanmar and also got rid of many other colonial names. This does not sound like that big of a deal, India got rid of their colonial names as well. However many Burmese democratic opposition groups oppose the name change and prefer the Burma one. The UN has recognized Myanmar, but the US and UK has not. In international politics it is seen as if you call the country Myanmar, you're soft on the regime. Now of course I am not in international politics but I do agree. If they get a fully democratic government and they decide to keep the name, I will probably change as well. But as of now, out of protest, I use Burma.
Israel-Gaza
Gaza Ceasefire To Be Announced. Egypt and Hamas say ceasefire is negotiated, but Israel is denying it and intensifying attacks. The attacks being intensified is generally a sign in war that a ceasefire is imminent.
Israel urges Gazans to evacuate their homes. Some are ignoring the call. One quote I saw cited "The last time they told us to leave our homes was in '48.". People have long memories. I doubt that THAT is why Israel is saying it, it's more than likely tied into the intensified attacks.
U.S. sends warships near Israel in case American evacuation needed.
UN rights boss, Red Cross urge Israel, Hamas to spare civilians.
Israeli-Hamas conflict creates wedge in U.S. relations with Turkey and Egypt, two key partners in Middle East.
Israel urges Gazans to evacuate their homes. Some are ignoring the call. One quote I saw cited "The last time they told us to leave our homes was in '48.". People have long memories. I doubt that THAT is why Israel is saying it, it's more than likely tied into the intensified attacks.
U.S. sends warships near Israel in case American evacuation needed.
UN rights boss, Red Cross urge Israel, Hamas to spare civilians.
Israeli-Hamas conflict creates wedge in U.S. relations with Turkey and Egypt, two key partners in Middle East.
Mid-East
Syria Opposition Wins European Union Endorsement, as well as The U.K.'s.. However Syria Islamist fighters in Aleppo reject new opposition. That in my opinion is good news.
Asia
Kazakh opposition leader's conviction upheld. Unrelated note. Yesterday there were articles "Astronauts land safely in Kazakhstan". And every time I saw it I kept thinking it was the name of a planet. I blame the illness.
Afghanistan opium harvest drops by a third - UN.
Afghanistan opium harvest drops by a third - UN.
Africa
DR Congo rebels claim control of Goma.
Kenyans riot against ethnic Somalis.
Opposition alleges fraud in Sierra Leone poll.
Kenyans riot against ethnic Somalis.
Opposition alleges fraud in Sierra Leone poll.
Europe
Moody's downgrades French credit rating.
Croatia jails ex-PM Ivo Sanader for taking bribes.
Croatia jails ex-PM Ivo Sanader for taking bribes.
Americas
U.S.
Senate bill rewrite lets feds read your e-mail without warrants.
SEC Rocked By Lurid Sex-and-Corruption Lawsuit. Ah Rolling Stone. One of the greatest news sources of our time. ... I wish I was kidding.
SEC Rocked By Lurid Sex-and-Corruption Lawsuit. Ah Rolling Stone. One of the greatest news sources of our time. ... I wish I was kidding.
Report: 70 Percent Of Retired Generals Took Jobs With Defense Contractors Or Consultants.
Rep. Allen West concedes to Patrick Murphy.
Treasury Secretary Calls For Abolishing The Debt Ceiling.
Rep. Allen West concedes to Patrick Murphy.
Treasury Secretary Calls For Abolishing The Debt Ceiling.
Justice
Kweku Adoboli, UBS 'Rogue Trader,' Convicted Of Fraud Over $2.3 Billion Loss.
NY feds claim most lucrative insider trading case.
Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks face Operation Elveden charges.
FCC considers cutting prison phone rates. About fucking time.
NY feds claim most lucrative insider trading case.
Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks face Operation Elveden charges.
FCC considers cutting prison phone rates. About fucking time.
Judge orders sex harassment plaintiffs to produce Facebook passwords. Oh fucking BULLSHIT.
Social media snags 4 U.S. residents allegedly supporting Taliban.
Social media snags 4 U.S. residents allegedly supporting Taliban.
Business
Good News Keeps Coming for Housing as Starts Surge.
Court rejects Hobby Lobby's challenge to U.S. contraceptive mandate. Take that overly Christian Company that is allegedly known to discriminate against non christian employees!
Court rejects Hobby Lobby's challenge to U.S. contraceptive mandate. Take that overly Christian Company that is allegedly known to discriminate against non christian employees!
Health
Science
Monster "Super-Jupiter" discovered. No, a giant version of the Roman God was not discovered. This is the Science section after all.
Big News From Mars? Rover Scientists Mum For Now
Big News From Mars? Rover Scientists Mum For Now
Other
Star Citizen's $6.3 million haul breaks gaming crowdfunding record. And this game looks amazing.
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