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Emergency Ministry officers and firefighters carry a body from Lubyanka metro station to an ambulance in downtown Moscow, 29 Mar 2010
Russia Suspects Northern Caucasus in Moscow Subway Bombing
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Amateur video of aftermathBurma's opposition National League for Democracy says it will not take part in military-run elections expected this year.
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 |  While Burmese political activists and the international community focus on the election, the people of Burma don’t see the elections as bringing any hope of change.  — Zoya Phan, international coordinator of the Burma Campaign UK |
NLD Says 'No' to Election |
| By THE IRRAWADDY |
| The National League for Democracy's decision not to register for this year's election was made unanimously. |
Junta on Collision Course with Asia |
| By WAI MOE |
| With a series of visits by Asian leaders lined up, Naypyidaw faces rebukes and criticism over its handling of the election process. |
NLD Will be Gagged: Media Sources |
| By KO HTWE |
| Burmese publications have reportedly been told by the regime's Press Scrutiny Board that they can carry special election sections provided they don't report on political parties that fail to register. |
Exile Groups Support NLD Rejection of Registration |
| By KYAW THEIN KHA |
| Exiled political groups welcome the National League for Democracy decision not to register and take part in the Burmese election. |
Thangyat Songs Ridicule Than Shwe's Election |
| By LAWI WENG |
| The planned election is one of the main targets of this year's traditional Thangyat album of satire, poetry and music produced by Burmese activists living in India. |
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Strict rules are being enforced by Burmese authorities in the construction of Thingyan ...
Suu Kyi’s party to boycott elections
The National League for Democracy votes "with no objection" against participating in Burma's elections this year
French company denies ‘surveillance’ support
Alcatel-Lucent denies charges that communications equipment provided to Burmese junta through Asian subsidiary is used to monitor phone calls
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