7 Killed During Explosions at Nigerian Independence Celebrations
Bombs did not disrupt President Goodluck Jonathan's speech to mark 50 years of independence
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By SAW YAN NAING |
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By THE IRRAWADDY |
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
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By BA KAUNG |
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Dear All
We; our Burmese Migrant teachers’ association (B.M.T.A) want to invite you to come World teachers’ day celebration at 5th Oct 2010 , (9 am to 4 pm). If you and your INGO, NGO, CBO are concern with education sector or interested in education sector ,we would warmly welcome you to joy with us at the world teachers’ day celebration.