Obama announces lifting of U.S. sanctions on Myanmar Townhall.com Staff | Posted: Oct 07, 2016 3:17 PM Share Tweet WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he was lifting sanctions on Myanmar by terminating an emergency order that deemed the policies of the former military government a threat to U.S. national security. Read more at Reuters: Politics Leftists Want Professor Fired For Urging Caution During Impeachment Inquiry Bronson Stocking Adam Schiff's Impeachment Nonsense Just Hit a New Low Matt Vespa Michael Bloomberg Unveils His Gun Control Plan in Aurora, Colorado Julio Rosas LATEST: Multiple Fatalities in Florida, Armed Robbery Suspects Hijack UPS Truck Bronson Stocking Popcorn: Watch Joe Biden Blow a Gasket When Iowa Voter Brings up His Age and Hunter Biden Matt Vespa After These Remarks About White People, It's No Shock Pro-Trump Impeachment Law Expert Went After Barron Matt Vespa SHOW COMMENTS CARTOONS | AF Branco View Cartoon Most Popular Adam Schiff's Impeachment Nonsense Just Hit a New Low Leftists Want Professor Fired For Urging Caution During Impeachment Inquiry The Democrats’ Massive Impeachment Fail