Ethnic rebels flee Myanmar, abandoning weapons and uniforms for safe haven in south ChinaMENG PENG, China — Hundreds of ethnic rebels have fled clashes in northeastern Myanmar, surrendering their weapons and uniforms to Chinese border police and crossing to safety after several days of skirmishes with Myanmar government troops. Fighting lets up in northern Myanmar; thousands of refugees remain across border in ChinaMENG PENG, China — Fighting subsided Sunday along China’s southern border after days of clashes between Myanmar government troops and ethnic rebels sent up to 30,000 refugees streaming into China. |