Protests erupt against Myanmar's "military dictatorship" after coup
"All the people, including the students, will have to bring down the military junta," one protester says as medical workers and students lead resistance to the military takeover.
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Myanmar charges deposed leader
Myanmar authorities filed their first charge against the country's deposed civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, following Monday's military coup. The charge gives Myanmar grounds to detain her for up to two weeks. CBS News correspondent and State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Myanmar's ousted leader charged after military coup
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European leaders condemn military coup in Myanmar
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Myanmar military seizes control
Governments around the world are condemning the military coup in Myanmar and have called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders who have been detained. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" to break down the latest developments.
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Venezuelan Congress accuses president of staging coup
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Turkish president decrees sweeping military reforms
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$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
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Russian drone factory director seriously injured in car explosion
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