DOMESTIC NEWS: Secretary-1 enjoys performance of Sagaing Division troupe in Uggasena Drama Contest...Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends opening of workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction...Commander attends World Sight Day...Winners in NPCI 2008-2009, Water Festival 2009 honoured...Global warming in circulation...Earthquake Report...Basic Food and Beverage Course concludes...Old students of IM-2 to hold respect paying ceremony on 26 December...Victorious Myanmar archery team arrives back...6th ceremony to pay respects to teachers held to mark World Teachers Day...Surveillance of measles clarified...Commander attends ceremony to honour outstanding Red Cross members...Industry-1 Minister looks into factories in Pakokku...Energy Minister inspects CNG stations...Coord meeting on works for development of traditional medicines held...Dagon Bio-Disc Passed Water launched...Commander inspects maize plantation...A&I Minister receives Charge d? Affaires ai of US Embassy...Sports Minister watches Myanmar-Thai Challenge Fight...17th Performing Arts Competitions continue for eighth day...Kyungon Bridge opened in Wakema Township...First year courses for 2009-2010 to open..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Concerted global work generates peace, security and prosperity"... ARTICLE: "YCDC striving for supply of potable water to dwellers" Article & Photos: Reporter Than Swe (Pabedan)