Myanmar junta pardons former leader Suu Kyi for five offences
CNN — Myanmar’s ruling military junta has pardoned Aung San Suu Kyi on five charges for which she was previously convicted, reducing the lengthy sentences handed down to the deposed,…
Iran has a direct route to send Russia weapons — and Western powers can do little to stop the shipments
CNN — The waters of the Caspian Sea appear deceptively calm. But this sea route – which provides a direct path between Iran and Russia – is increasingly busy with…
US and Taiwan draw closer with new trade pact opposed by China
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — The United States and Taiwan agreed the first stage of a bilateral trade initiative on Thursday, less than a year after negotiations began, in a move…
Iran Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Iran is a republic in Asia, sharing a border with seven countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Iraq, Turkey and Turkmenistan. It has been officially known as the Islamic…
North Korea Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s some background information about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also called North Korea. It borders China, Russia and South Korea. (from the CIA World Factbook)Area:…
North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and the history of its weapons program. North Korea signs the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The International Atomic Energy…
Bashar al-Assad Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Birth date: September 11, 1965 Birth place: Damascus, Syria Father: Hafez Assad, late Syrian President Mother: Anisa…