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English classics gathering dust not fans
“After publishing novels such as The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, which were translated by Nat Nwe into Myanmar, the English language version was also sold... The books were so good they caught people’s attention and inspired readers to read the original,”
 
Mommy Shane hits cinemas
“Playing Mommy Shane was a great experience for me. It took a lot of effort to act the part well and look like a woman, learning how they act. It was unforgettable,”
 
May Sabai positive despite cancer
“I still exercise everyday. The day that I came back from hospital I just took a shower and went to a beauty salon to get my eyebrows done. The next day I started back at work because that is the best way to forget about my disease,”
 
Nobel laureates honour Annie Lennox
“I want to express my profound gratitude and deep humility,” the former Eurythmics singer said. “I honour all the women working around the globe to reduce the effects of this pandemics. This is for them, they truly deserve it.”
Pope to release album to spread the word
It has been integrated with music composed by Simon Boswell and Stefano Mainetti, played by Britain’s Royal Philarmonic Orchestra, accompanied by a choir conducted by the chapel master of St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
 
War vets offended by ringtone
“It’s a good way of getting to young people to remind them of the significance of Remembrance Day, to remind people what Remembrance Day is all about,” Queensland RSL chief Chris McHugh was quoted as saying.
 
Hidden Nabokov novel published
The contents of the book are known only to a highly restricted circle including the family, but debate has raged for three decades over whether or not the author’s wishes should be respected.
 
Miss Now How 2009
Five prizes will be awarded at the competition: Miss Now How (K1 million prize), First Runner Up (K700,000), Second Runner Up K600,000), Miss Healthy Skin (K500,000) and Miss Popular (K200,000).
 
China to track relics
A report on state television however cautioned that it was still uncertain how the jade seal ended up overseas and that there was no proof that the relic had been looted or stolen.
 
Arts Flash
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This Is It now screening
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Fund-raising fair for the elderly
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Drama training
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Concert postponed
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Art exhibition at Bogyoke Market
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The Nu Wah promoting new album
   
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50th Street restaurant up and running
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Global Fund recognises huge needs in Myanmar
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SPDC Chairman visits Sri Lanka
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University prep centre opens
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Hoteliers make March plans for Ngwe Saung 10th anniversary
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Sedona hotels receive green recognition
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Butterfly museum to open in Pyin Oo Lwin
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Frontier forces form in Kachin, Kayah
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Japan pledges more aid
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Hajj charter flights begin
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Israel continues agriculture training
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KOICA starts road repairs in Hlegu tsp
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NGO to set up biodiversity nurseries in Magway
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Health education books captivate buyers
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YCDC to establish four concrete batching plants
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Thank heavens – tourists to flock to Myanmar for Jan solar eclipse
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British Council accepts member fees in kyats
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Germany donates to WFP
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Fibreoptic net coming 2010
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Internet radio on the way: Red Link
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Lifting team aims to keep up golden run
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Football side drawn to face SEA Games host Laos
 
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Fisheries industry seeks direct Middle East trade
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Fish library opens at Kandawgyi Park
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Vietnam trade fair coming in Nov
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Pun Hlaing Country Club to open Nov 29
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Building materials demand deflated
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Bumper gas sales recorded in Aug
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CNOOC unveils M-10 test wells
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Hydropower agreements signed
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SK working dreams come true, for some
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YCDC issues stern warning to developers on unpaid tax
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NGO to rebuild two Dedaye schools
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