World in brief – Oh feathers! It’s a dinosaur!
A dinosaur tail covered in feathers has been discovered in Myanmar, perfectly preserved in amber polished for use as jewellery.
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World in brief – Wisconsin facing election recount in US election
Former presidential candidate Jill Stein of the Green Party has raised money to fund a recount in the state of Wisconsin after voting experts said the state requires a re-examination.
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World in brief – Myanmar President congratulates Suu Kyi on poll success
Myanmar President Thein Sein has congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party on its success in the weekend’s general election.
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Aung San Suu Kyi claims Myanmar election majority
Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy (NLD), has predicted a landslide victory for her party following the country’s general election on the weekend.
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World in brief – Paul Ryan becomes US House Speaker
Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan has become the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
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Muslims excluded from Myanmar election
Myanmar’s opposition party, led by peace advocate and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, has been accused of deliberately bypassing Muslim candidates ahead of the November election.
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Nobel laureate Suu Kyi in Sydney
Aung San Suu Kyi has spoken candidly about her years in confinement.
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