Obama set to host leader from Myanmar at the White House

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President Barack Obama is holding talks at the White House with Thein Sein, the first Burmese leader to make a state visit to Washington since 1966. The US said the visit showed commitment to helping "governments that make the important decision to ...

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The White House said it will welcome Myanmar's leader on a landmark visit Monday in a symbolic reward by President Barack Obama to encourage reforms in the longtime pariah state. President Thein Sein addresses the UN General Assembly. UN Photo ...

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