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Suu Kyi trial sparks helpless outrage in Myanmar

The spray-painted demands appear overnight: "Free Aung San Suu Kyi" read the scrawls on walls across this city — only to be whitewashed by security forces as soon as they are discovered.

Flu brings less crime, blue sky to Mexico City

The sound of leaves rustling in the wind replaces a cacophony of commuter car horns. The lone bark of a dog echoes from a far-off balcony into the normally bustling restaurant district, suddenly empty of lunchtime crowds and late-night revelers.

Edwards mum on presidential pick as NC primary nears

In the four years after his first White House bid, John Edwards stayed in the spotlight. In the four months since he abandoned his second bid, he's all but disappeared.

Far From Tibet, a Neighborhood Is Silent

Her phone calls home no longer go through, and there's been no word for days from her family in their locked-down Tibetan area. But you can't tell by her smile.

Chelsea Clinton Guards Her Words

It's one thing for Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign to turn down interview requests for the candidate's daughter, Chelsea. But can't a 9-year-old reporter catch a break?

India Silent on Myanmar Crackdown

A United Nations envoy visited Indian leaders on Tuesday, hoping to rouse the world's largest democracy from its relative silence over the violent crackdown on pro-democracy protests by the military government in neighboring Myanmar.

Palestinian Uprising Anniversary Silent

Every year, large rallies in the territories and abroad commemorated the anniversary of the Palestinian uprising that broke out in 2000. But this year, there was nothing and Palestinians are asking themselves whether anything at all was gained from the revolt.

Music Execs Silent As Rap Debate Rages

Facing fierce criticism of sexist and depraved rap lyrics, top music industry executives planned a private meeting. They would discuss the issue, they said, and "announce initiatives" at a press conference afterward.

R.I. School Bans Talking at Lunch

Class, from now on there will be no talking at lunch.

Woman Regains Voice After Nearly 3 Years

A woman thought to have Lou Gehrig's Disease has resumed talking after a silence of nearly three years — the second such surprise recovery at a south-central Kansas facility. Nurse Georgi Hollins was tending to De Glaze on Halloween when her longtime patient surprised her.

Muslims Address Silence on Europe Attacks

Europe's Muslims have remained largely silent in the face of terrorist attacks that have killed 254 people in Madrid, London and Amsterdam. Europeans want to know why.

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Octogenarian charged in fatal axing
Source: thelocal.se

An 81-year-old Swedish man was charged on Wednesday with murder for killing his girlfriend with an axe because she refused to speak with him.

Silent Heart Attacks
Source: YouTube

Julie Chen spoke with Dr. Jennifer Ashton about a new study that claims silent heart attacks are more prevalent than once thought.

Suspect Jason Young Remains Silent
Source: ncwanted.com

Excerpt: The husband of a slain Wake County mother found dead in her home more than two years ago is not contesting claims that he is responsible for her death.

No treat for Halloween fans in Bavaria
Source: thelocal.de

Bavarian Halloween fans are in for a shock on Friday night, when party-going zombies, witches and other monsters will be horrified to see their celebrations shut down at midnight for the Church holiday All Saints Day.

Restored 1914 silent film: Edward Curtis' 'Head Hunters' takes another bow with film festival screening
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

This presentation of a silent film, made in 1914 by Edward Curtis, with live orchestral score and native Inuit ritual dances is well worth the time. The live tribal dances are performed by a group of native people who are ancestors of the actors in the film.

A motorcycle that's fast, silent and green
Source: The New York Times

The orange safety bracelet that connects a driver's wrist to the ignition key on the Zero X motorcycle resulted from customer feedback, Zero Motorcycles founder Neal Saiki explained.

Ordinary Muslims Will Hasten the End of Terrorism
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Explanation of how the silent majority among Muslims, by their inaction, are helping extremism to thrive.

Silent Hill - Survival Horror Games
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This adaptation of the hugely popular Silent Hill game starts out a suffocating fog of creepiness wrapped around a memorably malevolent child spirit, but squanders its meticulously established atmosphere on a lengthy climactic sequence that owes a significant debt of inspiration  …

DVD Questions Should Women Preach
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DVD EXAMINES WOMEN'S CALL TO PREACH: Should women be silent in the modern church? Although women have in many ways been the backbone of the church, whether they should be the head remains a question: should women be allowed to preach?

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