Obama Sees 'New Day' for Myanmar, But Urges Reform Measures

U.S. President Barack Obama said he is confident of a "new day" in Myanmar, but added there is work yet to be done to reform the Southeast Asian country. Obama made his comments Thursday during a meeting with top leaders, including President Thein Sein and longtime democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi. Obama is in the middle of a two-day visit to Myanmar, also known as Burma, which is emerging from decades of authoritarian military rule. The president started his visit...

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