Myanmar Democracy Faces Dual Tests From Military Holds
An editorial urges Myanmar to push beyond a military linked constitution that blocks Aung San Suu Kyi from the presidency and to stop rights abuses. It cautions against ceding power to the military while urging repeal of restrictive laws and an end to Rohingya disenfranchisement and refugee camps.
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Obama outmaneuvers Republicans over Sandoval for Supreme Court
Opinion piece argues Obama considered Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval for the Supreme Court, portraying Republicans as obstructive. It notes Sandoval, a former federal judge and Nevada governor, ultimately dismissed himself, leaving the nomination standoff to worsen. The column labels the episode a cynical Washington stunt.
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Rubio Cruz attack Trump in Houston debate roars but late
Sun Sentinel columnist Michael Mayo notes Rubio and Cruz pressed Trump in the Houston debate five days before Super Tuesday. He argues Trump momentum may be unstoppable, with 82 delegates to Cruz 17 and Rubio 16, and contenders lagging in early contests.
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