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SEA Games snob raised if Singapore does a Burma
THE PHILIPPINES might pull out of the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in Singapore if the SEA Games Federation continues the practice of giving the host country a free hand in selecting the sports to be played in the biennial meet. Philippine Sports Commission chair Richie Garcia yesterday said he fully agrees with Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose "Peping" Cojuangco Jr., who had ...
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Media Advisory Presentation of Credentials at Rideau Hall
Upon their arrival in Canada, and before they can carry out their duties as heads of mission, new ambassadors, as well as new high commissioners of countries for which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is not head of State, must be officially welcomed by the governor general of Canada. High commissioners representing countries for which The Queen is the head of State are formally introduced to the ...
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Foreign couple's novel approach to helping Burmese village
The political situation in Myanmar is well-known throughout the world, but often overshadows the circumstances of local people and our rich culture. A couple overseas have combined the two to create an unusual approach to helping the people of one village in the country.
Myanmar is one of the most politically and socially isolated countries in the world, much bad press is leveled at our country for decisions made and actions taken that the people are not responsible for and while attention focuses on the political dynamic of the country, the plight of many Burmese such as poverty, lack of access to water and education, become overshadowed. One family in the United States has taken a novel approach to giving back to a country that has stolen their hearts. Read more
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