Critics say bills violate international norms, could escalate conflict between country’s majority Buddhists, other groups
Some local newspapers report the North Korean Embassy in Yangon pressured Myanmar authorities to stop selling and distributing copies of 'The Interview'
News of first Roman Catholic cardinal from Myanmar welcomed by people of diverse faiths, while Vietnam's third cardinal in almost 40 years draws only tepid praise
Proposed bill limits foreign ownership of private TV broadcasting in Myanmar, also known as Burma
Proponents of controversial system now say plan would not apply to ethnic minority areas
Ruling party and military representatives in parliament support plan; critics say proponents focused on winning 2015 general election
Police say most of those arrested were taken into custody for violating a curfew order that was put in place to stem the violence
Myanmar, says it will not back away from reforms after a controversial raid on a Buddhist monastery
Politicians, activists in Rangoon speak out after president's claim of US foreign policy success
