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Volume XXI, Number 246
President U Thein Sein felicitates Amir of State of Qatar
Wednesday, 18 December, 2013
Nay Pyi Taw, 18 Dec—U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Majesty Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, on the occasion of the anniversary of the National Day of the State of Qatar, which falls on 18 December 2013.—MNA
Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker receives JICA’s Chief Advisor Nay Pyi Taw, 17 Dec— Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Aung Myint met a delegation led by Chief Advisor Dr Hiroshi Shirakawa
INSIDE Underground fibre cable to be laid in Kachin State for better communication system
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Migratory birds at Inlay Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
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Myittha Multi-purpose Dam Project under implementation
from Human Development Department under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), at Amyotha Hluttaw Building here
this morning. At the call, both sides have a cordial discussion on human resources development, research develop-
ment and library development for education and research works. Also present at the call were Deputy Speaker
Phyu Wah Thet crosses the line first in 5000-M women’s race
N ay P yi T aw , 17 Dec—Phyu Wah Thet crossed the finish line and took gold for Myanmar in the 27 th SEA Games’ 5000-M women’s race today. Myanmar runner Phyu Wah Thet left her counterparts in the race without a chance in the Athletics competition of ongoing SEA Games continued at Wunna Theikdhi Football Stadium. She powered away from her rivals and grabbed the gold medal of the event in which Indonesian opponent finished second and her fellow countrywoman Khin Mar Se third. In men’s 5000-M race, Vietnamese runner brought home gold while Thai and Indonesian rivals stood second and third places.—NLM
Wah Thet celebrating after
Kerry, Zarif spoke last week after fresh Iran-related sanctions
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US chopper crash-lands in eastern Japan city
crossing the finish line of the 5000-M women’s race of 27th SEA
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E-cigarette row could block new EU tobacco rules
Games. Zaw Min Naing (Myingyan IPRD)
Gold, silver go to Thai riders in women’s 128 km individual Nay Pyi Taw, 17 Dec — Women’s 128 km individual cycling race kicked off today at Leinli Bridge, here, this morning with
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Phyu
the participation of riders from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and
Myanmar. Riders peddled along Yangon-Mandalay Union Highway and sped across the finish line at Nay Pyi
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Main Thai opposition party divided over running in election
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U Mya Nyein, Committee Chairmen U Nay Win Tun, Dr Khin Shwe and U San Tun. MNA
Victorious Thai riders of the women’s 128 km individual cycling race seen at awarding ceremony today.—Ko Myo-Shwe Paukkan
Taw Lewe. Kunlapha Wilalwan of Thailand won the gold medal in 4 hours, 11 minutes and 17 seconds while her fellow countrywoman Maneephan Jutatip finished for the silver medal and Vietnamese rider Nguyen Thi That sped across the finish line for the bronze medal. Myanmar cyclist Naing Kake Khane managed to pedal to eighth in the race. Spectators cheered riders along the race route. At the awarding ceremony, Myanmar Cycling Federation President U Tha Htay awarded winners and Daw Kyi Khin, wife of the president, presented gifts to medalists. Ko Myo-Shwe Paukkan
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Myanmar tops charts in sailing event
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A men’s double Regu match of Sepak Takaraw between Myanmar and Thailand. Page-6
New York State attracts 8.8 mln more visitors in 2013 Page-12