The military’s decision to change the name of the country from ‘Burma’ to ‘Myanmar’, which was announced on 18 June 1989, caused a great deal of confusion. The military claimed that ‘Burma’ was a name ...

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls it Burma. But when her words are reported on NPR, the network refers to the country in Southeast Asia as... Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls it Burma.

One of the world’s longest civil conflicts may finally be over. On Jan. 12, a “peace delegation” from the quasi-civilian government of Burma signed a cease-fire agreement with ethnic Karen rebels who ...

BANGKOK (AP) — Recent executions of four democracy activists in Myanmar have reenergized efforts to get the United States and other countries to impose further sanctions against military leaders who ...

The global community may denounce the ongoing three-phase elections in Myanmar (also known as Burma or Brahmadesh) as a probable way to transform the ...

Melissa Block and Guy Raz note that not all news outlets have accepted the name Myanmar for the country also known as Burma. They describe the... Whether 'Burma' Or 'Myanmar,' The Root Is The Same ...