
Jun 1 - By Associated Press
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.

Apr 30 - By Lisa J. Adams, Associated Press Writer
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.

Apr 17 - By Mike Baker, Associated Press Writer
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.

Mar 24 - By Cara Anna, Associated Press Writer
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.

Dec 30 - By Beth Fouhy, Associated Press Writer
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?

Oct 23 - By Gavin Rabinowitz, Associated Press Writer
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.
Sep 28 - By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press Writer
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.

May 11 - By Marcus Franklin, Associated Press Writer
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.

Jan 25 - By Associated Press
Class, from now on there will be no talking at lunch.
Nov 8 - By Associated Press
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.

Jun 24 - By Scheherezade Faramarzi , Associated Press Writer
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.