Burma
BURMA: Parliament selects a first civilian president
Prime Minister Thein Sein was elected president today.
BurmaASIA PACIFIC: Forestry expansions offset losses
Forestry areas have been expanding in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a UN Food and...
AsiaBURMA: Opposition leaders appeal for easing sanctions
Western sanctions against Burma are "not beneficial" for the people, leaders of the country's two...
BurmaBURMA: China fear may shift West's stand on new regime
The new parliament, elected on November 7, will convene on January 31. Even though it will...
BurmaBURMA: Leaked cable raises security concerns
One US diplomatic cable released by Wikileaks yesterday said that Burma might be developing a...
BurmaBURMA: Asian ties offer economic security
Gemstone traders raised over 1 billion euros (1.44 billion dollars) at a 13-day emporium in...
BurmaBURMA: Leaders court legitimacy with Suu Kyi's release
The authorities on Saturday released pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
BurmaBURMA: Jakarta will set the pace for ASEAN's policy
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has won about 80% of the seats in Sunday's...
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