Sources: The Australian
A train carrying liquid fuel crashes and bursts into flames in northern Burma, killing at least 25 people and injuring up to 62 others. 2012-11-9
Burma's new information minister Aung Kyi says that private newspapers will be allowed to publish daily from 2013. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-310465-myanmar-to-allow-daily-newspapers-next-year ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019 2012-09-2
The Burmese government appeals for "understanding" after rare protests in Mandalay and Yangon over power shortages. 2012-05-22
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is given a passport for the first time in 24 years. 2012-05-8
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits Burma. 2012-04-29
Burmese dissident monk U Gambira, released last month from prison, is to face trial on charges breaking into and squatting in monasteries. 2012-02-19
2010–2011 Burma border clashes: The Burmese government signs a ceasefire with Karen rebels. 2012-01-12
Recently freed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi criticizes the recent elections in Burma, but calls for dialogue with Myanmar government and pledges to keep working toward restoring democracy and improving human rights in Myanmar. [http:--edition.cnn.com-2010-WORLD-asiapcf-11-15-myanmar.suu.kyi- (CNN)] [http:--www.theaustralian.com.au-news-world-aung-san-suu-kyi-vows-to-probe-burmese-election-rorts-story-e6frg6so-1225954027125 ("The Australian") ]2010-11-15
North Korean foreign minister Pak Ui-chun arrives in Burma in the first visit since the two countries restored ties in 2007, amid worries over nuclear cooperation. 2010-07-29
A leaked United Nations report states that North Korea is exporting nuclear technology to Burma, Iran and Syria. 2010-05-28