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January 13, 2012

Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners

(Channel News Asia) NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar has released more than 300 people deemed by the opposition to be political prisoners, a minister said Saturday, after the West hailed the move as a substantial sign of reform.
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Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners

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Taiwan elections have direct effect on cross-strait ties: analysts

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