An American official was mysteriously found dead in a hotel in Myanmar and a Thai woman was detained by the local police in connection with the investigation. Though the incident took place a few weeks ago, the State Department has now confirmed the death and said it won't reveal any other details about the case. “Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones, we have no further information to provide at this time,” the State Department said in an e-mailed reply to questions from The Associated Press.
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