Crisis In Myanmar Over Buddhist-Muslim Clash -- New York Times
BANGKOK — Myanmar declared a state of emergency on Sunday in a western state where at least 17 people have been killed this month in violence between Buddhists and Muslims.
The violence poses another obstacle to the government of President Thein Sein as he tries to open up the country after years of isolation under a military junta and steer it toward democracy.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Syrian opposition group elects new leader, more deaths reported.
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Israel accuses Syria of genocide, urges intervention.
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ASIA
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AMERICAS
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