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Myanmar

Suu Kyi drops two ministerial jobs

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi has dropped plans to run two major ministries but will act as spokeswoman for the country's new president, a ruling party official said on Monday. Lawmakers from her National League for Democracy party are also pressing for a special "state counselor" position for her, an appointment that would allow her to liaise between the presidency and Parliament.