Myanmar
Explosion kills 55 people in Myanmar, wounds dozens, source unkown
An explosion from an unknown source on Sunday has killed 55 people in Myanmar and left dozens wounded.
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say
Myanmar’s collapse: The crisis Israel can’t escape - opinion
Over 100 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces'
In an ominous warning on Friday evening, state television said: "You should learn from the tragedy of earlier ugly deaths that you can be in danger of getting shot to the head and back."
Myanmar Junta leader welcomes Russia as 'true friend'
General Than Shwe inspected a military parade on Friday and welcomed the Russian forces there.
Funerals to be held for slain Myanmar activists as violence escalates
Security forces shot dead at least 20 people on Monday in addition to the 74 killed a day earlier, including many in a suburb of Yangon where Chinese-financed factories were reportedly torched.
Leader of Myanmar shadow civilian gov't vows resistance to junta rule
The CRPH has declared the junta a "terrorist organization."
Five protesters killed in Myanmar, US and allies vow to restore democracy
Saturday's calls for protests came as the leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan vowed to work together to restore democracy in Myanmar.
Israeli lobbyist will get $2m. to 'explain' Myanmar coup for junta
"It is highly implausible that he could convince the United States of the narrative he’s proposing."
Myanmar protesters able to leave Yangon district after being trapped
Thousands of people defied a night time curfew to take to the streets of Myanmar's main city in support of the youths in the Sanchaung district.
Infamous Israeli businessman hired to lobby in favor of Myanmar junta
Since rising to early infamy after trying to sell 3 transport US transport helicopters to Iran, Ben-Menashe moved to Canada to start his own lobbying firm, representing many controversial clients.
Myanmar protesters string up women's clothes for protection
Traditionally, walking beneath items used to cover women's private parts is not only bad luck, but emasculating for men in Myanmar.
Clashes with protesters continue as UN envoy calls for action in Myanmar
"How much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with?" Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener told a closed meeting of the 15-member UN Security Council.
