WASHINGTON, March 31 — The United States ordered all non-essential diplomats to depart Myanmar on Tuesday after the military's crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators hit its bloodiest day, reported Anadolu Agency (AA).

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 — Singapore and Malaysia today expressed hope that all parties in Myanmar will exercise restraint and reconcile to resolve the tragic situation in the country since the February 1 military coup.

WASHINGTON, March 5 — The United States Department of Commerce on Thursday added Myanmar's Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, and two commercial entities to its trade blacklist.

HANOI, Feb 17 — Myanmar’s military on Tuesday promised to hold fresh elections and relinquish power, and denied the conduct of a coup.