"The Myanmar Times" October 17-23, 2011, Volume 30, No. 597

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LOCAL NEWS: Hundreds of prisoners of conscience set free; Doctors call for law on milk powder advertising; Release draws mixed views; US govt, senators welcome amnesty; President U Thein Sein visits India; Activists welcome release of prisoners of conscience; China, Myanmar close in on agreement to settle dispute over Myitsone suspension; NLD still undecided on registration; Thousands to miss out on Hajj visas; Health ministry urges doctors to return home; Air Bagan, Asian Wings tie up code-share agreement; UN rep arrives to assess disaster reduction efforts; Logo competition announced for press awards; Faster than light: fact or fiction? China calls for talks after boat raid deaths; Htoo plants forests at Inle; Further progress needed on media, say journalists; News journals sell out after prisoner release; Politics is my priority...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: State banks to open abroad: official; Rice body denies Hot News cronyism allegation; Parboiled rice exports set for 300 percent jump: industry; Business leaders warn on dollar?s rise; Gold price falling...TIMEOUT: Museums urged to collect classic artwork; Tun Foundation seeks venue for art gallery; German orchestra performs in Yangon...TRAVEL...SPORT...EVENTS FLASH; YOUR STARS

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Myanmar Consolidated Media

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2011-10-23

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2011-11-01

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English, Burmese

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