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Pakistan successfully tests the Shaheen-1A nuclear-capable ballistic missile, which is able to reach targets in India.
2012-04-25

Than Shwe, the former head of Burma's State Peace and Development Council, retires as the head of the Myanmar military.
2011-04-4

At least 25 people are killed and 250 injured following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Yingjiang County, Yunnan province, China, near the Burma border.
2011-03-10

An ally of outgoing Burmese ruler General Than Shwe resigns two weeks into the new parliament.
2011-02-16

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes the India-Burma border region.
2011-02-4

Burmese authorities announce that its leader General Than Shwe will not be standing in the upcoming general election.
2010-10-28

Leaders of the Burmese junta, including Senior General Than Shwe, resign from their posts ahead of general elections in November. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-asia-pacific-11114575 (BBC)] [http:--sify.com-news-myanmar-generals-resign-to-contest-polls-news-international-ki1uaciadei.html (Sify India)] [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-193265-burma-army-reshuffle-ahead-of-vote-officials ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2010-08-27

Thousands of soldiers participate in Burma's annual Armed Forces Day parade in Naypyidaw and are inspected by General Than Shwe who delivers a rare public address. [http:--news.bbc.co.uk-2-hi-asia-pacific-8590387.stm (BBC)] [http:--www.iol.co.za-index.php?from=rss_Asia&set_id=1&click_id=126&art_id=nw20100327115017879C958747 (IOL)]date=August 2019 [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-172917-burma-leader-issues-election-warning-at-military-parade ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2010-03-27

Burma's leader General Than Shwe says the general elections will be held "soon".
2010-02-12

Burmese military junta leader General Than Shwe urges people to make the "correct choices" in elections later this year.
2010-01-4