A hopeful Burmese migrant worker from Sagaing Division who paid a foreign employment agency to fly him to a job and a new life in Malaysia found himself still in Burma when he stepped from the plane. (more…)

The United States wants to cooperate closely with  Indonesia when it takes its seat on the United Nations Security Council next year, especially on international issues  like the Palestine-Israel conflict, the Iraq war, the Iranian nuclear controversy and Myanmar, an official says. (more…)

India’s Union Home Minister Mr. Shivraj Patil today agreed to arrange for training and capacity building of Burmese officials during Home Minister level talks in New Delhi, Indian Home Ministry sources said. (more…)

India’s Union Home Minister Mr. Shivraj Patil today agreed to arrange for training and capacity building of Burmese officials during Home Minister level talks in New Delhi, Indian Home Ministry sources said. (more…)

Washington: The incoming head of the US House of Representatives’ top foreign affairs panel has vowed to pursue a “more diplomatic, respectful and listening posture” with Asia in a bid to enhance ties with the region. (more…)

Washington: The new year will see a handful of seasoned Democrats championing democracy, human rights and protectionism, shaping congressional opinion on Asia. (more…)

International pressure can actually accomplish something in Burma (more…)

Indonesian Foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda was correct when he said earlier this week that the establishment of a regional human rights commission was inevitable. (more…)