Government of the Union of Myanmar issues Announcement No. 3/2007: "It is regrettable that the United Nations Security Council has issued a Presidential Statement on Myanmar on 11 October 2007, totally disregarding the fact that the situation in Myanmar does not represent a threat to the regional and international peace and security..."; Member of the State Peace and Development Council Prime Minister General Soe Win passes away; Condolences; Participants, judges arrive to take part in Performing Arts Competitions; U Kyaw Naing appointed as member of Jury of Appeal for XXIV SEA Games hockey tournaments; Over 100,000 people participate in ceremony to support National Convention, constitution in Monywa, Sagaing Div; People from Shan State (South), Magway Division, Mandalay Division hold mass rallies against recent protests; Applied Pharmaceutical Management course concludes; Cash donated to Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; "Enhance standard of public health care services" [Perspectives"]; "No one should serve as stepping-stone of politicians" [article by Kyaw Ye Min]"...I am sure that among the recent protests were a lot of people who were persuaded by the agitators. That is why the authorities concerned are releasing the detainees as soon as possible after thorough investigation. They would really like to see democracy flourish in Myanmar and their country and the people prosper. However, they had been used by those who want to seize power through short-cut. I think even NLD youth members and leaders had been used by their top leaders..."; "Lush and green Myanma land" [article by Maung Thabawa] "...The government is laying emphasis on the greening tasks covering Popa in central region, Yangon City Greening Project, Bago Yoma Greening Project and Mangrove Forests Project. Fifty one percent of the areas of Myanmar is covered by forests. From a bird?s eye view we can see more green forests rather than plains..."