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Myanmar junta official meets Aung San Suu Kyi

AP - Wed Dec 9, 8:22 am ET

Detained Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was taken from her home Wednesday into unannounced talks with a junta official, the first in two months, officials said.

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Industry upheaval can't stop Sundance dreams
Provo Daily Herald - Mon Dec 7, 3:22 am ET
Think it's hard getting into Yale? Try the Sundance Film Festival.
BYU student still missing after 5 years
The Logan Herald Journal - Mon Dec 7, 2:19 am ET
In this photo taken Nov. 23, 2009, Roy and Kathleen Sneddon of Providence, Utah pose with a picture of their son David at their home in Providence. The Sneddons are confident that David is still alive in China, even though he's been missing for 5 years.
Shepard Fairey Keeps Hope Alive
New York Magazine - Mon Dec 7, 1:14 am ET
Even Shepard Faireys assistants are appropriated.
Amnesty International plans Write-a-thon
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Mon Dec 7, 12:19 am ET
The Pittsburgh chapter of Amnesty International will host its 23rd annual "Write-a-thon" Thursday, inviting local residents to gather in Shadyside and pen letters protesting detentions and imprisonments around the world.
GM stabilizing despite leadership shuffle; Chrysler plan stalling out
WZZM 13 Grand Rapids - Sun Dec 6, 3:13 pm ET
Nearly six months after exiting, Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co. present a clear, but puzzling, contrast.
Latham speaks at child nutrition conference in Sri Lanka
Cornell News Service - Sun Dec 6, 10:47 am ET
Michael Latham, professor emeritus and graduate professor of nutritional sciences, gave the keynote address Nov. 19 at the "One Asia Forum on Child Feeding in Emergencies," held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 18-21.
Denison displays artifacts collected by Baptist missionaries to Asian nation
The Columbus Dispatch - Sun Dec 6, 6:37 am ET
GRANVILLE -- "Baptists in Burma," highlighting Denison University's unusual and fascinating collection of Burmese artifacts, is visually stunning.
Students, militia clash in 2nd day of Iran protest
San Francisco Chronicle - Sun Dec 6, 5:09 am ET
Hard-line militiamen firing tear gas and throwing stones stormed a crowd of thousands of university students protesting for a second day Tuesday, as Iran threatened a tougher crackdown on the opposition after the biggest anti-government demonstrations in... Iran - Tehran - Internet access - 2007 Burmese anti-government protests - Middle East
Recommendations of recent books
San Francisco Chronicle - Sun Dec 6, 3:36 am ET
Recommendations of recent books from the staffs of a rotating list of Bay Area independent bookstores. This week's list (all titles in paperback) is from Eastwind Books of Berkeley, 2066 University Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-2350. www.asiabookcenter.com....
Myanmar charges detained fishermen: official
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sun Dec 6, 3:07 am ET
Myanmar has charged 128 foreign fishermen with violating immigration laws after they were arrested last month for illegal fishing, an official said Sunday.
Cultural diversity program making a difference at MMH
Midland Reporter-Telegram - Sun Dec 6, 2:35 am ET
In the two and a half years Elsa Velasquez Ward has been Midland Memorial Hospital's cultural diversity coordinator, more employees are making it a habit to call on her interpreters to help make the health care experience more comfortable for non-English speakers.
Rockford women help struggling refugees
WZZM 13 Grand Rapids - Sun Dec 6, 12:58 am ET
For decades Lutheran Social Services and Bethany Christian Services have helped refugees from war torn or oppressed countries seek shelter in West Michigan.
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Antiques and the Arts - Sun Dec 6, 12:14 am ET
Partial list - (25+) PAINTINGS: W.M Prior, View of Mount Vernon, o/c, 18x24; J.J. McAufiff, Marine, dated 1887; Lg. 19th c. portrait of man in red robe; L.T. Mitchell woodland, cased in shadow box & much more.
Richard Todd, Dashing Actor, Dies at 90
New York Times - Sat Dec 5, 5:35 pm ET
Mr. Todd was an Oscar-nominated actor best known for war dramas like “The Hasty Heart,” “The Dam Busters” and “The Longest Day.”
The Countries Most Known for Corruption
New York Times - Sat Dec 5, 4:18 pm ET
Among the worst were Afghanistan, Myanmar and Somalia, while a survey showed New Zealand, Denmark and Singapore were seen as the least corrupt.