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Burma: Democracy on the Edge; The Resurrection of Christchurch

April 27 2012 6:09 PM ET

May 1, 2012

Burma just held elections for parliament, the latest sign the once-closed, military-ruled country is moving toward democracy and freedom. Even so, citizens worry the dark past could return. Then, ten thousand people have fled Christchurch, New Zealand, after a series of non-stop earthquakes, including two massive ones, destroyed much of the city. Residents who stayed are rebuilding Christchurch into a quirky new place to live.

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