Myanmar (Burma)

In Buddhist Myanmar, there's a view that abortion is wrong because "human life happens only in a blue moon, so we shouldn't waste a life like this."
Health
Providing safe illegal abortions in Myanmar is a ‘karmic balance,’ says one doctor
Bart (l) -- aka Kyaw Moe Khine -- with his street art crew ROAR. Bart says battling with teachers over his art work helped develop his rebellious streak.
Belief
A Burmese atheist who takes inspiration from George Carlin and Bart Simpson
Supporters of Myanmar's pro-democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside National League for Democracy headquarters (NLD) in Yangon, Myanmar, November 9, 2015.
Global Politics
‘We voted and we feel good.’ Joy in Myanmar at democracy, at last.
Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with supporters after giving a speech in Monywa November 30, 2012.
Culture
You down with NLD? Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has a rap song
Aung San Suu Kyi
Global Politics
The rise of Myanmar’s ‘Lady’ Aung San Suu Kyi
Zin Mar Aung of Myanmar (center) receives congratulations from First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she receives a State Department 2012 International Women of Courage Award.
Justice
Myanmar’s military regime says it’s making way for democracy, but this activist says freedom is a long way off
Global Politics
Controlled by military, Burmese election leads to fighting
Business, Economics and Jobs
Labor Laws Strengthened in Myanmar, But Workers Still Struggle
Figures in the shrines represent a multitude of personages from the Burmese pantheon, mixing figures of the Buddha with nat and weikza figures from traditional spirit worship. (Photo: Bruce Wallace)
Arts, Culture & Media
Spirits on the Streets of Yangon
Conflict & Justice
Seeking Forgiveness in Myanmar, on Anniversary of Uprising
Global Politics
How Myanmar’s Political Change Impacts its Rural Poor
Lifestyle & Belief
The History and Future of Government-Monastery Relations in a Changing Myanmar
Conflict & Justice
Ethnic & Religious Violence Challenge Democratic Transition in Myanmar
Conflict & Justice
Myanmar’s Young Expats Consider Returning Home
Business, Economics and Jobs
Knockoffs of Iconic American Brands in Myanmar
Lifestyle & Belief
The Buddhist Path for Young Men in Myanmar
Lifestyle & Belief
What’s Fueling the Buddhist-Muslim Clashes in Myanmar
Conflict & Justice
Karen Refugees from Myanmar Find a Foothold in North Carolina
Arts, Culture & Media
Burmese Group Me N Ma Girls Invade New York
Conflict & Justice
Yangon Muslims Watch Nervously as Violence Spreads in Myanmar
Arts, Culture & Media
How Will the Anti-Muslim Violence in Central Myanmar Impact the Country’s Democratic Reforms?
Conflict & Justice
Muslims Attacked in Myanmar
Global Politics
Buddhist Morality at Myanmar’s Monastic Schools
Arts, Culture & Media
Change and Tradition in Myanmar’s Mandalay
Sports
Chinlone: Kicking it in Myanmar
Conflict & Justice
What Place Will Ethnic Minorities Have in Myanmar’s Future?
Conflict & Justice
The Opposition in Myanmar’s Young Parliament
Business, Economics and Jobs
Burmese Migrant Workers on Edge in Thailand
Tazaungdaing: Myanmar’s Festival of Lights
Magazine Available in Myanmar for the First Time
Leaving Yangon: Myanmar’s Capital in Time Warp
Conflict & Justice
Protests Over Mining Site Test Myanmar Reforms
Dollars and Change in Myanmar
Covering the Covering of Protests in Myanmar
Arts, Culture & Media
Awaiting President Obama in Myanmar
Arts, Culture & Media
Economic Growth Could Imperil Yangon’s Colonial-Era Buildings
Global Politics
Myanmar’s ‘Frontier’ Investor
Global Politics
Suu Kyi’s US Visit Marked by Delicate Diplomatic Balance
Global Politics
Taung Byone Festival Gives Myanmar’s LGBT Community Rare Opportunity to Openly Celebrate
Lifestyle & Belief
A Rohingya Teen Yearns to Leave Myanmar, Make Malaysia Permanent Home
Arts, Culture & Media
Aung San Suu Kyi on Tour
Conflict & Justice
Red Carpet Rolls Out for Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Global Politics
After Burma Elections: Time to Lift Sanctions?
Top of the Hour: Myanmar Opposition Leader Declares Victory After 15 Years of House Arrest, Morning Headlines
Voices from Myanmar after the Election of Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar Moves Toward Democracy
Global Politics
Myanmar Elections: A Changing Country and its Exiled Opponents
Global Politics
Myanmar Prepares for Special Elections
Arts, Culture & Media
Side Effect: Burmese Punk
Business, Economics and Jobs
A Rush to Learn English in Myanmar
Conflict & Justice
Sanctions Block Burmese Rock Band Side Effect
Global Politics
What it Takes to Get a Business off the Ground in Myanmar
Myanmar: A Time of Change
Global Politics
Slideshow: What It’s Like to Report in a Changing Myanmar
Thought Experiment: Imagining the Political Changes in Myanmar Taking Place in China
Conflict & Justice
Aung San Suu Kyi on Campaign Trail in Myanmar Election
Global Politics
A Fresh Look at Myanmar after 17 Years
Global Politics
Video: Myanmar’s All-Girl Band Me N Ma Girls
Global Politics
Burmese Political Prisoners Released
Global Politics
Watching Changes in Myanmar with Cautious Optimism