The nation's junta claimed to have ousted anti-coup rebels from a gold mining hub after a year-long battle, its second declared recapture of a key town in a week.

YANGON: Myanmar's junta claimed on Thursday (July 24) to have ousted anti-coup rebels from a gold mining hub after a year-long battle, its second declared recapture of a key town in a week.

The trooper patted the grieving Gold Star Father – a title none of us ever want – on the back. Credit: Courtesy photo I’ve thought about that dad every Memorial Day for 14 years.