National News

Violence in Lashio enters second night Posted: 29 May 2013 11:16 AM PDT Fresh violence broke out in the northern Shan town of Lashio on Wednesday afternoon, with at least one fatality confirmed.

Muslims fear further attacks in riot-hit Lashio Posted: 29 May 2013 07:45 AM PDT Hundreds of Buddhists on motorcycles waved iron rods and bamboo poles and threw rocks in Lashio, the day after a mob torched a mosque, a Muslim orphanage and shops.

Immolation attempt triggers mob violence in Lashio Posted: 29 May 2013 02:40 AM PDT A mosque, an orphanage, homes and shops were set ablaze by mobs in Lashio in Shan State on Tuesday evening.

GE calls for US support in Myanmar investments Posted: 29 May 2013 01:38 AM PDT A senior official from General Electric has highlighted the need for US government agencies to  support business development to operate in Myanmar.

Violence breaks out in Lashio after woman 'set ablaze' Posted: 28 May 2013 10:11 PM PDT Houses and mosques in Lashio set ablaze after mobs react to news of a Buddhist woman being 'torched'.