EXECUTIVE: As a nation it is our firm belief that only an inclusive democratic society based on equality for all citizens will ensure peace and stability, especially in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-faith country such as ours...There should be no forced recruitment of new soldiers - Statement No. (2/2013) of Myanmar National Human Rights Commission regarding the conflict in Kachin State..... DOMESTIC NEWS: Fire-fighting foam for oil fire handed over in Mandalay...A spate of thefts in neighborhood of staff housing in Zabuthiri Township...Violation of traffic rules sparks car accidents in Hsipaw...14-hour long traffic crawl in neighbourhood of Bayintnaung brokerage...Fireplace embers cause fire in Kengtung Township...Lightning strike sets houses on fire in Kutkai Township...Buddhist culture course provided to children...Invitational Myanmar traditional chess tournament kicks off...Road under construction on hilly area of Pyinmana...Minthukha Bridge under construction crossing Namee Creek in Indaw...Maha Myitta Education Foundation to hold fund-raising trade fair, entertainment...Strict security measures taken in Minhla, Moenyo...Diamond orb, golden umbrella hoisted atop Yadana Myasikhon Pagoda...Mandalay Region Chief Minister visits Myanma Economic Bank, other private banks in Meiktila...Wellwishers continue contribution for riot victims...Meiktila being packed with buyers and sellers..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: President U Thein Sein accepts Credentials of SRV Ambassador...JAPAC to search for WWII missing Americans in Myanmar...Hospital equipment donated for public health care in Yangon...Deputy Sports Minister leaves for Maldives...ACLEDA MFI Myanmar Co Ltd holds press conference on micro financing...Myanmar U-14 to play against Thai team in tune-up matches...Myanmar delegation attends Asia-Pacific Regional Parliamentarians and CSO Forum...Union Foreign Affairs Minister receives US guest...Myanmar delegation attends ASEAN SocioCultural Community Council Meeting...Japan provides vital support for internally displaced persons...Myanmar, UNDP to cooperate in legal affairs...UMFCCI?s President attends Seminar on Strategies for Successful Business in ASEAN markets...Eurogate Sportswear factory commissioned into service...First meeting of Myanmar-Japan Joint Initiative...EU to assist in electoral tasks in 2015...New ODA Loans by Japan for national development..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Noise pollution"