An explosion on a bus in Myanmar's largest city killed seven passengers Monday, officials said, adding that a preliminary investigation did not point to terrorism. Initial findings showed a natural gas tank inside bus exploded...
YANGON, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of Myanmar and Japan will cooperate in mangrove reconservation project in Myanmar's cyclone-hit areas, the local weekly Flower News reported Monday. The...
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Yangon - A gas-powered pickup truck exploded early Monday on the outskirts of Yangon, killing seven people, military sources confirmed. The Toyota Hilux pickup was travelling from Yangon to Taikkyi, 77 kilometres north of...
Sunday, October 12, 2008 YANGON: Myanmar’s detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has appealed to the ruling junta against her detention, her party’s spokesman said on Saturday. The appeal was sent by the opposition...
YANGON, 12 October 2008 (IRIN) - More than five months after Cyclone Nargis struck southern Myanmar, people with physical disabilities (PwDs) continue to await assistance. Little of the international relief targeting the 2.4...
YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has appealed to the ruling junta against her detention, her party's spokesman said Saturday. The appeal was sent by the opposition National League for...
New Delhi (PTI): Prices of select commodities rose in the range of Rs 50 to Rs 100 per quintal on increased buying by stockists and retailers. Masoor small and bold prices shot up by Rs 200 each to Rs 4,200-4,400 and Rs...
AFP Saturday, October 11, 2008 11:37 am YANGON –– Myanmar authorities arrested nearly 400 drugs traffickers in September as part of their crackdown on the narcotics trade, state media reported Friday. The military-ruled nation...