6.8 magnitude Earthquake hits Myanmar near China and Thailand borders

Another earthquake has struck Asia, this time in Myanmar near its borders with China, Thailand and Laos. The 6.8 magnitude quake hit about 55 miles (89 km) north of Chiang Rai, Thailand. One person was killed by a roof collapsing in Chiang Rai. Watch report from CNN below.




Source: CNN.. Earthquake hits Myanmar near China and Thailand borders

Aung San Suu Kyi released

Today is a milestone for the people of Myanmar and for democracy. Myanmar's military government freed its archrival, democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, on Saturday after her latest term of detention expired. Several thousand jubilant supporters streamed to her residence. More..

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