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25/05/2013 - Report: Somalia

Somali MPs accuse Kenyan troops of refusing to protect them on Kismayo mission

Somali MPs have accused Kenyan forces of refusing to protect them during a a fact-finding mission in southern city of Kismayo.

24/05/2013 - Series: Myanmar rising

Reform brings chances and challenges to Myanmar's youth

Myanmar's opening up to the outside world means opportunities for its young people. But they face challenges, too.

24/05/2013 - Report: Palestinian territories

Kerry under fire over talks stalemate on Jerusalem/Ramallah visit

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited Jerusalem and Ramallah yesterday, his fourth such trip since he took office in February.

23/05/2013 - Eritrea

Eritrea’s 20th anniversary - haunted by perceptions or reality?

Eritrea celebrates its 20th anniversary of independence on Friday with state-run media describing festivities across the country.

23/05/2013 - Report: Cannes 2013

Cannes samples flavours of The Lunchbox, by Indian film director Ritesh Batra

A peek at one of the several films from India at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The Lunchbox, or Dabba screened in the Critic’s Week.

23/05/2013 - Series: Myanmar rising

Hotel and restaurant prices rise as tourism booms in Myanmar

The last two years have seen a series of democratic reforms in Myanmar, with the country now apparently emerging from five decades of isolation and military rule.

22/05/2013 - Series: Myanmar rising

Can Myanmar cope with aid influx?

In the two years since Myanmar began democratic reforms, many countries have lifted sanctions against the formerly military-ruled country. International aid and financing are once again flowing into Myanmar.

A street vendor sells newspapers, magazines and books in Yangon
21/05/2013 - Series: Myanmar rising

Myanmar media test new freedoms

Myanmar is planning to hold elections in 2015. Key to the success of the elections will be a free and uncensored press.

The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City
21/05/2013 - Report: Israel - Palestinian territories

Israel blocks Unesco visit in protest at Palestinian statements

Israel has blocked a planned visit by Paris-based UN cultural body Unesco to Jerusalem’s Old City in what it termed a protest at Palestinian action.

Still from "Wara No Tate" or Shield of Straw by Japanese director Takashi Miike
20/05/2013 - Report: Cannes 2013

Miike’s Shield of Straw draws mixed reactions

A police film, adapted from a novel, it comes with a well-constructed action plot where a team of special squad police officers have to get a child murderer and abuser from A to B. It takes ...

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