News Alert: U.S. Restores Diplomatic Relations With Myanmar in Response to Reforms

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Friday, January 13, 2012 -- 11:54 AM EST
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U.S. Restores Diplomatic Relations With Myanmar in Response to Reforms

The United States restored diplomatic relations with Myanmar on Friday, responding to the new civilian government's rapid campaign of political and economic changes that most recently included a cease-fire with ethnic Karen rebels and the release of prominent political prisoners.

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