Myanmar’s Parliament has begun choosing a new president to lead an elective government, though the military retains power and influence. Lawmakers on Monday offered nominations for the top post, with Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing virtually certain to win the job. He has led the military-led administration for the past five years after seizing power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Military appointees and military-backed parties dominate Parliament after an election opponents deemed unfair, with major opposition parties not taking part.
