Kachin Independence Army

Jade boulder that could weigh up to 50 tons unearthed in Myanmar

The raw jade was discovered by villages and small scale miners in the gem-rich region of Hpakant just over a week ago, but since it's still half buried, it's impossible to know its exact size

Myanmar rebels, government to hold talks in China

Myanmar's government and ethnic Kachin rebels in northern Myanmar say they will hold talks in China this week after some of the worst fighting in the country in years.