Myanmar reaches deal with rebels to ease tensions

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 22:31

Myanmar`s government reached an agreement with ethnic Kachin rebels to work to end a bloody conflict that has cast a shadow over the country`s progress in moving away from almost half a century of repressive military rule.

Myanmar President vows `healthy democracy`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 10:17

Thein Sein pledged to establish a "healthy democracy" after nearly half a century of iron-fisted military rule.

Egyptian critic of military rule beaten in street

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 16:20

A video posted on social networks showed a small crowd punching and kicking Nawarah Negm, and hurling abuse at her.

‘Gilani given last lifeline by SC to end stand-off`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 14:04

Pak media warned beleaguered PM Gilani-led govt that it has been granted a last lifeline by the SC to end its confrontation with the judiciary.

Long queues for historic Egypt polls

Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011, 08:47

The vote is a milestone many Egyptians hope will usher in a democratic age after decades of dictatorship.

Myanmar military rule ends, but army retains grip

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 15:55

Myanmar`s military handed power to a nominally civilian govt after almost 50 years in power Wednesday.

Niger to vote after one year of military rule

Last Updated: Monday, January 31, 2011, 10:25

Niger`s voters choose a new, civilian president as their head.

B`desh court wants safeguards against military rule

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 12:52

The Supreme Court has denounced the declaration of martial law in the past.

Bangladesh SC for `measures` to prevent military rule

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 21:21

The top court in Bangladesh on Tuesday directed the government to put in place measures to prevent the imposition of martial law and military rule in the country.