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Two freelance journalists reportedly killed with guerrillas in army raid on home in southern Myanmar

Aug. 23, 2024 13:01 PM EDT

BANGKOK (AP) — Two freelance journalists in the strife-torn nation of Myanmar were killed, one allegedly after being captured, when security forces raided the home of one of them in the southern state of Mon, colleagues and media reports said Friday. Win Htut Oo, 26, a freelancer...

With asking price of $142 million, no bidders for home of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Aug. 15, 2024 07:33 AM EDT

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — A second attempt to auction the family home of Myanmar's imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi failed on Thursday after no bidders showed up, likely deterred by the court-ordered asking price of $142 million. Suu Kyi spent 15 years in the home under...