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Pakistan accuses eight Indian diplomats of espionage and terrorism amid rising tensions concerning Kashmir. India said it rejects these allegations. The six Pakistani diplomats withdrawn from India last week were reported to have been accused of spying.
2016-11-3

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

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

A bomb rips through the engine and coach of a passenger train in Assam, India, killing one person.
2010-07-8

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