Blocked from presidency, Suu Kyi set for Myanmar cabinet

Aung San Suu Kyi was nominated as a cabinet minister in Myanmar's civilian government on Tuesday, giving the democracy veteran a formal position despite being blocked from the presidency in a nation ruled for decades by the military. The Nobel laureate, who has vowed to rule above the next president Htin Kyaw, was named first in a list of ministers read out to lawmakers by the parliament speaker, who did not specify which position she or others would hold. Observers say Suu Kyi is likely to take