Burma’s central government has reached a preliminary peace agreement with a rebel group belonging to the Mon ethnic minority, state media reported.

Burma's ruling junta held a lavish welcome ceremony for a rare white elephant, a traditional symbol of power and prosperity, state media reported today.

Floods and landslides killed at least 46 people in northwest Burma and rescue workers are evacuating residents affected by the incessant rains, official media said.

BURMA’S ruling junta lashed out yesterday at aid donors who promised millions of dollars for cyclone relief, saying survivors didn’t need “bars of chocolate“.

Burma’s foreign minister today said that pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is being kept in custody to protect her from an assassination attempt, and added that no timeframe can be given for her release.