Talking trash: Cleaning up Bagan
The mystic lure of the ancient pagodas in Bagan attracts thousands of visitors every year. And with Burma’s tourist figures set to increase dramatically in the near future, steps must be taken to ensure the historical site is conserved and protected. Such an influx of tourists inevitably means tons of garbage: plastic bags, bottles, food […]
Obama to Relax U.S. Sanctions Against Myanmar
WASHINGTON — Obama administration officials on Tuesday said they would lift a broad array of sanctions on Myanmar, removing restrictions on state-owned banks and businesses as they seek to reward a historic move toward democracy in a country dominated for decades by brutal military rule. The moves, to take effect on Wednesday, will allow American […]