Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of international isolation.Full story
If you're American and want to do business in Myanmar, there's a list of people and companies you have to steer clear of by law. But it leaves off a former minister's son U.S. officials suspected of brokering arms deals with North Korea, and high-rolling relatives of the man who led the repressive m Full story
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Cyclone Mahasen buffeted Bangladesh's low-lying coast on Thursday, killing six people after forcing many thousands into emergency shelters, but authorities downgraded warnings later in the day as the storm lost strength. Full story
Around 100 people trying to escape a storm are believed to have drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Myanmar. NBCNews.com’s Dara Brown reports.
The NOW panel discusses the changing ways and means of journalism worldwide, and what it means that Burma is now jumping on the democratic media bandwagon, allowing privately owned news organizations for the first time since 1964.
Satellite images obtained by a human rights group show the extensive damage following recent sectarian violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Myanmar. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
On Monday, April 1, the people of Burma will be able to buy daily newspapers for the first time since 1964. Alex Wagner has the details.
As Hillary Clinton prepares to leave the State Department, NBC’s Andrea Mitchell takes a look at the Secretary of State’s trip to Myanmar where she met one of her personal heroes Aung San Suu Kyi.
U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the press during his meeting with Myanmar's President Thein Sein in Yangon, November 19, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Reed
Participants dressed in Myanmar traditional costumes attend an event celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Yangon May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Minzayar (MYANMAR - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY)
A participant wearing a Myanmar traditional dress is pictured at an event celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Yangon May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Minzayar (MYANMAR - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY)
Participants gather for an event celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Yangon May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Minzayar (MYANMAR - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY)
