Yangon

Because of Myanmar’s economic stagnation over the past decades, very little development has taken place — which has allowed the country’s historic colonial buildings to endure. But as the country loosens up, some preservationists are worried it may lead to destruction of relatively rundown, but still historic, buildings.

Burma, officially known as Myanmar, is in the throes of political reforms. Protesters have been released from prison and notions once unbelievable are now common. And that’s meant a growing movement to teach citizens English.

In Myanmar, there are hard truths that keep people here poor. It’s difficult to reach schools and hospitals. And even with micro-finance programs, it’s hard to build up farms. So is Myanmar’s drastic political changes having any effect?

After a deadly fire broke out in a Muslim madrasa in Yangon, Muslims in Yangon are worried that the violence may be heading their way.

Longtime government opponents in Myanmar’s National League for Democracy are settling into new roles as elected officials.