Myanmar President Thein Sein hails the "triumph" of the country's transition of power, addressing a military-dominated parliament for the final time before a handover to Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy movement.

The National League for Democracy has won a landslide victory in Myanmar's historic election, say vote officials.

Myanmar's ruling party concedes defeat in the country's general election as the opposition led by democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi appears on course for a landslide victory.

Myanmar's President Thein Sein declares a state of emergency in four regions after heavy floods left 27 people dead.

Thein Sein aide says country not likely to attend meeting on boat people;Prayu says this is neighbours' right