Army jets have fired on positions of northern ethnic Kachin rebels in bid to retake base.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2013 21:16 GMT Asia-Pacific
Police arrest suspect after man, reportedly drunk and armed with assault rifle, opened fire in village of Daillon.
Last Modified: 03 Jan 2013 06:26 GMT Europe
Rebels say they would participate in talks, as head of regional African forces warns them against making new moves.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2013 21:11 GMT Africa
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been released from the hospital where she was being treated for a blood clot.
Last Modified: 03 Jan 2013 00:04 GMT Americas
Government launches investigation after scores were killed in stampede following New Year firework display.
Last Modified: 03 Jan 2013 03:15 GMT Africa
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