Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 13 Apr 2012

Week in pictures: 1-7 April

Children shelter from the cold following snow in Scotland
Burmese market

Burma floats kyat on currency markets

One-Minute Read Mon 2 Apr, AT 15:11

A day after elections, it is hoped more realistic exchange rate will encourage investment

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi celebrates Burmese election landslide

First Reaction Mon 2 Apr, AT 10:12

Party of democracy icon believes it has won all the seats it contested in by-elections

Peace talks in Burma with the Karen

Hundreds of political prisoners released in Burma amnesty

One-Minute Read Fri 13 Jan, AT 16:00

Move could pave the way for the West to lift sanctions on new civilian government

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