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The company advised employees with valid work authorization who were traveling outside the U.S. for stamping to return before their current visa expires.

From Los Angeles Times

The military ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history before a 10-year interlude saw a civilian government take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's

He first fought with the invading Japanese to oust Britain, before swapping sides as the tide of war changed and currying favour with London for the cause of independence.

From Barron's

The rebels marched on to the brink of Myanmar's second city, Mandalay, before Beijing pumped the brakes, said Morgan Michaels, a research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies think tank.

From Barron's

And they made a nighttime reconnaissance trip to Bondi Beach just days before the killings, documents showed.

From Barron's