'Jakarta Post' writer Nury Vittachi mocks the egocentric attitude of American journalists Jakarta Post Saturday, October 11, 2008 By Nury Vittachi They are absolutely convinced that the rest of the world watches every detail of...
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...
YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar has signed an agreement with Thai and Singaporean companies to provide the two energy-hungry nations with electricity from a hydro-power project, state media reported Sunday. The project in southern...
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...