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Police say everything is now under control following the latest bout of sectarian violence in the state capital Sittwe.

A Buthidaung township administrator says the crime may be linked to extremists.

Meanwhile, a mortar shell blast kills one civilian, injures another amid fighting in northeastern Shan state.

A new report says tackling poverty will reduce poppy cultivation in Southeast Asia.

The U.N. says Southeast Asia's drug trend is "worrying."

Poppy cultivation jumps in Myanmar and remains a concern in Laos, the UN says.

In Burma's Nov. 7 polls, two key parties think they can chalk up victories in the Rangoon area.

The National League for Democracy believes it can reverse course on parliament’s rejection of charter reform changes that would allow Aung San Suu Kyi to ...

The lawmaker says India should remain patient as Burma undergoes democratic change.

Three holdout ethnic armies will not be invited to participate in the peace negotiations that begin Wednesday.

Will an Academy Award nomination for a film about Burma make the world care about abuses in this tiny country?

Reports suggest security forces were deployed in the USDP reshuffle.

The NLD may back off constituencies where its allies have a ‘strong potential.’

Burma's president says he is even willing to work with groups who have rejected the country's controversial constitution.

They say military issues and plans for political dialogue are delaying the agreement.

Buddhist pilgrims face interrogation at a famous Burmese holy site.

The committee rejects claims it failed to follow a probe’s proposals.

The council launches a petition calling on parliament to intervene.

'We must not fight each other,' government commissioners tell local Buddhists and Muslims.

Vietnam and Cambodia turn away cruise ships despite tourism sector economic troubles.

The Burmese government allows privately-owned newspapers to be published in a new reform move.

Burma frees three local aid workers ordered jailed over ethnic unrest between Rohinygas and Rakhines.

Burma's new parliament convenes with ethnic-based parties unhappy over election of key posts.

MPs expect the new leader will inspire collaboration in the bicameral parliament.

Shwe Mann says lawmakers must work to meet the people’s expectations.

Opponents say the legislation is discriminatory and not in line with human rights standards.

Talks proceed as authorities release 20 people arrested during March 10 protest against the law.

The party would seek to rival the two largest blocs in parliament.

At least 80 people and David Lah were confirmed infected after he held a service in April.

The United Wa State Army continues its campaign of restrictions against Christians in areas under its control.