`Chaos` unavoidable on Myanmar`s democratic path

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 12:20

At least 43 people were killed while mosques and homes were destroyed in Buddhist-Muslim unrest in central Myanmar last month.

Myanmar`s Muslims kill 8 Buddhists in Indonesia

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 11:18

The Muslims attacked the Buddhists, also from Myanmar, in the early hours at the Belawan Port immigration detention centre in North Sumatra province.

Myanmar mosque fire kills 13 Muslim students

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 10:07

A blaze engulfed a mosque in Myanmar`s Yangon on Tuesday, claiming 13 Muslim students.

US expresses concern over communal violence in Myanmar

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 11:06

Expressing concern over the ongoing communal violence in Myanmar, the US has asked the Asian country to restore order and maintain peace.

Myanmar riot death toll rises to 40

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 14:24

The death toll in a communal riot in Myanmar has risen to 40, according to an official media report on Tuesday.

Buddhist-Muslim violence spreads in Myanmar

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 12:57

Anti-Muslim mobs rampaged through three more towns in Myanmar`s predominantly Buddhist heartland over the weekend.

Myanmar Army patrols central city after violence

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 13:23

Myanmar`s Army took control of a ruined central city on Saturday, regaining control after several days of clashes between Buddhists and Muslims that killed dozens of people.

Conflict with ethnic minorities poses challenge to Burma: US

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 11:14

Unless the Burmese government is able to resolve its ongoing conflict with ethnic minorities, the country would continue to face major challenges, a top US official has said.

`Myanmar`s gas reserves can be tapped for NE`

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 17:17

India should find ways to utilise Myanmar`s enormous gas reserves to feed the power-deficit states in the North East.

Aus praises Myanmar transition, gives $20 mn aid

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 09:31

Australia is all set to boost defence and trade ties with Myanmar as it pledged a 20 million dollar assistance to Yangon as part of its aid programme.