Myanmar opens to the world Myanmar's parliament is to consider amending the country's constitution -- which currently bars opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from becoming president -- ahead of crucial elections next year. Thein Sein, who took over as president after the military ceded direct power to a quasi-civilian government three years ago, has recently surprised the international community with a number of reforms that have seen international sanctions removed as the country opens up to the world.VIDEOGRAPHICS