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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 In Burma, Migrant Crisis Inspires Little Grief, But Plenty of Denial
The Burmese government refuses to acknowledge its responsibility for migrant Rohingya - since the official position is that no such people exists.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Why There’s Less to Burma’s Peace Process Than Meets the Eye
Burma may be getting closer to ending its 60-year-old civil war. But there's still a long way to go.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Venezuela’s Top Comedian Feels the Heat
Laureano Márquez is not just a comedian. A political scientist by training, he uses his act to unmask the absurdity of the Venezuelan regime.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Why Kokang Rebels Are Giving Fits to Burma’s Military
The Kokang rebels are stubbornly hanging on near the Chinese border. Despite fierce fighting, Burma's military can't dislodge them -- and China is watching.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Why Ukraine’s Mini Sex Scandal Is a Sign of Progress
A legislator resigns after getting caught texting a lover. Ukraine’s parliament finally knows: the people are watching.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Something Is Rotten in the State of Venezuela
A new book alleges that Venezuela’s government increasingly resembles a criminal enterprise.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The View From Libya, Ground Zero in the Migrant Crisis
An epidemic of human smuggling is adding to the woes of a country that already has more problems than it can handle.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 In Venezuela, One President Too Many
A body double of Venezuelan president Maduro causes a stir at the Summit of the Americas.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Coup Fatigue in Caracas
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro uses the threat of coups to distract from the problems of his own regime. The excuse is wearing thin.