Burma Celebrates New Year Water Festival ‘Thingyan’
The New Year is celebrated for five days. During this festive celebration, no one tries to greet each other 'Happy New Year,' instead they greet each other 'Happy Thingyan!'
Security Council ‘Strongly Condemns’ North Korea’s Satellite Launch
To ensure that there is a consequence for North Korea's launch, this PRST also provides for new sanctions, she added.
Are Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferating in Iran, North Korea and Syria
Mr. Van Diieoen stresses that the use of WMD especially against cities - would have horrendous physical, psychological, and economic consequences, and could even threaten the maintenance of civil order in the countries.
Thailand Celebrates The Festive Songkran Festival
Originally, Sohgran began as a way of showing respect to elders, including family members, friends, neighbors, and monks by sprinkling water over their hands.
US Supports Burma’s Democratic Reforms
US Secretary of State notes that the results of the April 1st parliamentary by-elections represents a dramatic demonstration of popular will that brings a new generation of reformers into government.
