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    South Africa: Minister Speaks Out on Madagascar  Sep 3, 2010
    "I don't think that judgments that are passed in absentia will help in resolving problems in Madagascar," she said. Foreign policy analysts seem to concur with the minister's statements. (allAfrica.com)

    Traditional Values Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty ImagesLeverkusen's Michael Ballack is still nominally the German captain but needs to prove he still deserves to start.Old-school alpha male leadership or new-age collective responsibility? In retaining Michael Ballack as German captain, Joachim Lw chose the former, writes Rapahel Honigstein.  Sep 2, 2010
    Ballack is but a theoretical captain, a skipper in absentia at the moment. "A little bit Ballack, a little bit Lahm: Germany's new captain is Ballahm," the newspaper Bild commented sarcastically. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Week 1 Cradle Of Quarterback Feature  Aug 31, 2010
    As he begins his 10th season in the NFL, Brees will be recognized in absentia for his collegiate efforts during Purdue's Sept. 11 home game vs. Western Illinois. In recognition of its "Cradle of Quarterbacks" heritage and with help from thousands of on-line voters this spring, Purdue's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with "Gold Illustrated" and the Office of Trademark Licensing, has selected Purdue's top 12 quarterbacks of all-time from a list of 31 multiple-time... (Purduesports.com)

    Opinion: Beck rallies culture war  Aug 31, 2010
    Besides the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the major figure dominating the rally in absentia was President Obama. One rally supporter, typifying the mood, dubbed the president "Chairman Maobama." Another rally participant sported a T-shirt: "If you can't love America, go back to Kenya.". (CNN)

    Beloved 'Father Red' priest still missing 5 years after Katrina  Aug 31, 2010
    Under Louisiana law, seven years must generally have passed before a judge can declare someone "dead in absentia." However, Father Red was declared "presumed dead" on May 17, 2010, under a post-Katrina law that shortened the period to two years for those missing from the storm. Since the storm, friends of Father Red haven't waited to accept that he is gone or to honor his memory. (USA Today -- News)

    Manhunt on for felon who left monitoring bracelet at Arby's  Aug 19, 2010
    The judge went ahead and completed the trial in absentia. Since Hinkle is a classified as a persistent felony offender, he received a 13-year sentence. (FOX19.com, OH)

    Local woman has rich heritage; recalls years at Traveller’s Rest  Aug 16, 2010
    When I was born, my father was in the trenches in France, specifically in the Battle of Champagne in WWI. When he received the news of my arrival, he had the chaplain of his regiment christen me in absentia with a small vial of holy water that he had for the purpose, using his helmet for the basin, she said. When the 42nd Rainbow Division was reactivated in 1943, he took his family with him to Tulsa, Okla. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    The meaning of Olive Street  Aug 3, 2010
    As someone who grew up in a small town (and left as soon as possible) and who recently has chosen to live in a small town (though lately in absentia), I've given this a lot of thought. Despite all my implicit exposure to small town values, I never really understood what they were until I moved to Olive Street, a three-block-long street in the nation's capital. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    BP hopes to turn page with new CEO, leaner company  Jul 31, 2010
    The British CEO remains well-regarded in Europe and his appointment would be a benefit for Dudley, who, as the former head of TNK-BP, was forced to flee Russia and run the company in absentia after a flap with shareholders in 2008. Hayward has some sympathy in his native Britain, where many pensions rely on BP stock and some consider U.S. outrage at the company to be over the top. (The News-Press -- Business)

    Hayward may take job at Russian oil firm  Jul 27, 2010
    Dudley was forced to flee Russia in 2008 and ran BP's interests there in absentia until that became untenable after a dispute with Russian shareholders. Meanwhile, crews were restarting work to plug the leaky Gulf well after the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie blew through, forcing a short evacuation. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    TOP ARTICLE: Lawrence Of Eurabia?  Jul 26, 2010
    But the burqa in absentia is likely to come in handy for Europe. It will strengthen the idea of "Euroislam", a belief system that started in the sands of Arabia but is watered by Europe's democratic and liberal values and is already being fed by French initiatives such as the European Institute for Human Sciences. (India Times, India)

    Sullivan: Chargers coach sees promise in young team Norv Turner says the Chargers window has widened. And, no, hes not about to jump.  Jul 23, 2010
    Jamal Williams was conspicuous last year mainly in absentia, limited to one game because of injury. Cromartie remains a remarkable talent, but his aversion to tackling was a critical factor in the Chargers playoff loss to the Jets, and his paternity issues seemed to sap his limited powers of concentration. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Guinea: Presidential Election Heads for Run-Off  Jul 4, 2010
    Alpha Cond;, 73, is a third-time candidate who has opposed all three heads of state since independence, spending two and a half years in jail under Cont; and sentenced to death in absentia by first president Ahmed Sekou Tour; in 1970; he is a member of the Malink; ethnic group; his stronghold is Upper Guinea. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)

    French prosecutors seek 10-year term for Noriega  Jul 1, 2010
    A French court had convicted the former strongman and his wife in absentia in 1999 for laundering several million dollars in cocaine profits through three major French banks and using drug cash to invest in three luxurious Paris apartments on the Left Bank. He was granted a retrial. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Senate Committee Advances Motley Rice Partner for Federal Judgeship  Jun 18, 2010
    Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was the only senator to go against his party when he cast a vote, in absentia, for McConnell. The committee's vote was 13-6. (Law.com)

    Egyptians beaten while protesting police brutality  Jun 14, 2010
    It also said he was wanted for convictions in absentia for theft and weapons possession, in addition to evading compulsory military service. "The allegations reported by some circles have intentionally ignored all the facts in order to show that the human rights situation in the country has been violated," said the police statement. (Florida Today)

    Spotted: People, Places & Things  Jun 12, 2010
    Gillis was presented the Henry W. Grady Award for Mid-Career Achievement in absentia. A New York Times reporter who writes about the environment, Gillis was called to the Gulf Coast to cover the BP oil spill. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Federation says NRO was consensus law approved by government of the day, political parties  Jun 8, 2010
    The government contended that convictions in absentia had no place in the Pakistani law, adding that it had been a settled principle of the countrys laws since the inception of the state. Conviction in absentia is contrary to Article 10-A of the constitution, which provides that a person shall be entitled to a fair trial and due process, the reply said. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    College to return stolen letter by Descartes  Jun 2, 2010
    He was convicted in absentia of several thefts in France in 1850 but had already fled to England, selling the documents to collectors and booksellers. Somehow, Descartes' four-page, tightly scripted correspondence ended up in a 12,000-piece collection donated to Haverford in 1902 by the widow of alumnus Charles Roberts. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    What, QB worry? Hey, its only May  May 27, 2010
    Wideouts Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd, tackle Marcus McNeill and linebacker Shawne Merriman all aired their contract issues in absentia Wednesday. Each of the four is a restricted free agent who has so far shunned a 2010 tender offer exceeding $3 million. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Documentary ‘Still Bill’ focuses on contributions of Bill Withers  May 14, 2010
    Vintage clips make clear why Withers, even in absentia, hasn t been forgotten by peers. (He was inducted into the Songwriter s Hall of Fame in 2005 and awarded the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award in 2006. (Boston Globe)

    Thai PM's ultimatum  May 10, 2010
    Thaksin was sentenced to two years jail in absentia by the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions in 2008 for abusing his authority in the Ratchadaphisek land deal in 2003. His wife at the time, Potjaman na Pombejra, clinched the deal while Thaksin was in power. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    * Kyrgyzstan offers bounty for ousted leader, aides  May 4, 2010
    One prominent name is that of Bakiyevs son Maxim X under investigation in absentia for corruption regarding fuel sales to a US airbase in Kyrgyzstan that is seen as key to coalition operations in nearby Afghanistan. This story has been viewed 250 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    Cash rewards for Kyrgyz arrests  May 4, 2010
    He is currently in Belarus, having been charged in absentia by Kyrgyz authorities with organising mass killings. The interim government says his administration ordered security forces to open fire on the protesters. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)

    Uganda: Rights Watchdog Warns On Media Freedom  May 3, 2010
    During discussions, FDC spokesperson Wafula Oguttu accused state minister for information, Kabakumba Masiko, in absentia, of being an enemy of the media. He said the minister had come up with "obnoxious" laws to replace the good media laws. (allAfrica.com)

    Kyrgyz ex-leader's zoo discovered  Apr 30, 2010
    He has been charged in absentia with organising mass killings. Mr Bakiyev was ousted in protests on 7 April in which more than 80 people died. (BBC News -- Science)

    Thai troops struggle to contain Bangkok protests  Apr 29, 2010
    The former telecoms tycoon was convicted in absentia on corruption-related charges and lives abroad to avoid jail. (Additional reporting by the Bangkok bureau; Writing by Bill Tarrant; editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan). (AlertNet)

    * Thailand considers Red Shirt overture  Apr 25, 2010
    Diplomats and analysts say the armys middle ranks look dangerously split with one faction backing the protesters led by retired generals allied with Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup and later -sentenced in absentia for corruption. The Red Shirts say British-born and Oxford-educated Abhisit came to power illegitimately in December 2008, heading a coalition the military cobbled together after courts dissolved a pro-Thaksin party that led the previous government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Hariri Tribunal Official Says Justice Necessary  Apr 17, 2010
    Unusually for an international tribunal, it can hold trials in absentia. "We have a complicated mandate, it is a challenging mandate and we are confident that we are able to achieve that mandate," he said. (CBS News -- World)

    Thai protesters say PM must quit  Apr 13, 2010
    "Everyone is washing their hands but he is a bloody terrorist," Mr Kasit said of Mr Thaksin, accusing foreign countries of not helping the current Thai government to catch Mr Thaksin, who was sentenced in absentia to two years in jail for corruption. Analysts say the Election Commission's decision may have the effect of forcing an earlier House dissolution as a way for the Democrat Party - Thailand's oldest - to save itself. (BBC News)

    Thai protesters swarm Bangkok's main shopping district  Apr 3, 2010
    "It is time for the under-privileged to liberate themselves from the oppression made by the elite-backed government. It is time for the elite-supported government to dissolve parliament. Thousands also rallied outside state-controlled broadcasters Radio Thailand and Channel 11, accusing them of bias. Backed by Thailand's powerful military and royalist establishment, Abhisit has said a peaceful poll now would be difficult given the tensions and has offered to dissolve parliament in December, a... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Thailand: Why the Reds Are in Revolt  Mar 28, 2010
    The red shirts originally coalesced as supporters of , who was ousted in a 2006 coup and later convicted in absentia of abuse of power. Their key demand is a new election, whereby a party linked to Thaksin could conceivably return to power. (Time.com)

    Parsing the Color Codes of Thailand  Mar 20, 2010
    There are the red shirts, who support , who was ousted in a 2006 military coup and later convicted in absentia of abuse of power. And there are the establishment yellow shirts, who back current Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. (Time.com)

    Why American Idol Is an Unfit Showcase for Male Rock Swagger  Mar 19, 2010
    But there's more to the ambiguous Jagger: "What really upsets people is that I'm a man and not a womanWhat I do is very much the same as a girl's striptease dance." And even in absentia, even if no one really embodied him onstage this week, Jagger did to Idol what he's been doing since the '60ssimultaneously threatening everyone's sexual identity to the point of panic. Why else would Ryan suddenly man up to get confrontational with Simon. (Slate)

    Basnight wields much influence  Mar 18, 2010
    Its not every day that the president of the United States grants an audience to a state senator in absentia. Thats exactly what happened to state Sen. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Thai protesters seek reinforcements for dwindling rally  Mar 18, 2010
    Thaksin was ousted in a coup in 2006 and later sentenced in absentia to two years jail for graft. He now has Montenegrin citizenship and arrived there earlier this week, officials in the Balkan country said on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Food-themed theatre fest will satiate your appetite  Mar 18, 2010
    You can't eat lobster every day," quipped company artistic director Ekachai Uekrongtham, who reveals that future plans include a new play about "Singaporeans and Chinese New Year" and a restaging of "Manhood". The in absentia director, who has been making films and recently directed a successful stage musical in Bangkok, also hinted that he may stage a comeback to our theatres. "I do miss directing for theatre and am seriously looking at a piece with a view of directing it myself. " As for Makan... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Thai PM rejects protest ultimatum  Mar 15, 2010
    Mr Thaksin is living in self-imposed overseas exile after receiving a two-year sentence in absentia for abuse of power; his supporters say that case was politically motivated. The protesters say the present government was installed illegally after Mr Thaksin was ousted in a military coup in 2006, and two subsequent allied governments were deposed by court action. (BBC News)

    'Red' demonstrators reach Bangkok  Mar 13, 2010
    THAKSIN TIMELINE 2001: Elected prime minister 19 Sept 2006: Ousted in military coup 25 Sept 2006: Corruption investigation begins 11 June 2007: Thaksin family assets frozen 25 Aug 2008: Prosecutors ask Supreme Court to seize frozen assets 21 Oct 2008: Sentenced in absentia to two years for conflict of interest in land deal 26 Feb 2010: Court seizes $1. 4bn of $2. (BBC News)

    No winners in Thailand crisis  Mar 12, 2010
    But they pretty much all think he was unjustly removed from office by the 2006 coup, and that the various legal cases brought against him - he was sentenced to two years in jail in absentia last year for an abuse of power - are without merit. They also believe in the power of his populist agenda, the key to his party's mass following. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)

    Travellers warned as fear of violence grows in Bangkok  Mar 11, 2010
    Thaksin lives in exile after being convicted in absentia of corruption. From tomorrow, the demonstrators will begin massing on the outskirts of Bangkok before moving to the old part of the city for mass protests on Saturday and Sunday, calling for the dissolution of Parliament and for fresh elections to be held. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Read today's letters to the editor  Mar 7, 2010
    I believe that Janes feels that he owes it to the voters to remain as long as he can, but to permit him to participate in absentia is really not productive. MARTIN CONLEYFort Myers. (The News-Press -- Opinion)

    Thailand's 'Red Shirts' gear up for decisive week  Mar 7, 2010
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " "Whether these numbers reach higher than 100,000 will be a good measure of their continuing political potential," Chambers added. The Red Shirts said earlier this week that they expected anywhere between 400,000 and 600,000, with many coming from Thaksin's stronghold in the northeast in thousands of buses and pick-up trucks. The government is deploying extra troops and police, set up checkpoints around the country to look for weapons and says it may... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    RBI rethinking proposal to launch credit derivatives  Mar 3, 2010
    In her inaugural address delivered in absentia on Sunday at the FEDAI Annual Conference on Sunday in Kenya, RBI deputy governor Shyamala Gopinath said: Financial sector development, per se, cannot be an objective in itself. It needs to be pursued in the broader context of financial stability and has to necessarily correspond to the level of maturity of the financial system and the needs of the real economy. (India Times)

    Britain called crooks' haven  Feb 28, 2010
    British courts have refused to extradite billionaire Boris Berezovsky, who has been convicted in absentia in Russia of embezzlement. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Uneasy calm in Bangkok as judges rule on Thaksin fortune  Feb 27, 2010
    "I'm ready and heartened and ready for the outcome of any verdict ; [I] hope everyone will be rational when listening to the court's verdict.'' More protesters were expected to take to the streets once the reading of the judgment was complete, and police and troops are expected to remain on Bangkok's streets for several days. The nine judges, who have had 24-hour security in recent days, arrived at the court in bullet-proof vans yesterday to discuss their individual decisions, which were merged... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    * Judges declare Thaksin policies benefited family  Feb 27, 2010
    Thaksin, ousted in a 2006 coup and convicted in absentia of graft, has denied the charges from self-imposed exile in Dubai. One judge said a Thaksin-era government policy to convert part of a telecommunications concessions fee into an excise tax favored Shin Corp at the expense of the state. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Thai Court Seizes $1.4 Bln of Ex-PM's Assets  Feb 27, 2010
    It was unclear if the $900 million not confiscated would be returned to the twice-elected Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup and later convicted of graft in absentia ... Thaksin, ousted in a 2006 coup and convicted in absentia of graft, has denied the charges from self-imposed exile in Dubai. (Newsmax)

    Thailand on edge ahead of Thaksin wealth verdict  Feb 26, 2010
    Some analysts say a court verdict unfavourable to Thaksin, ousted in a 2006 coup and convicted in absentia of graft, could add weight to allegations he is the victim of a political vendetta and may spark an angry response from supporters. Security was tight around Bangkok's Supreme Court on what has become known as "Judgment Day", with cellphone signals jammed to prevent remote-detonated bombings and judges ferried to the courthouse, some from safe houses, in bullet-proof cars. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Italy convicts 3 Google execs in abuse video case  Feb 26, 2010
    All were charged in absentia and denied wrongdoing. Google called the decision "astonishing," saying it "attacks the very principles of freedom on which the Internet is built.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Google execs convicted of privacy violations  Feb 24, 2010
    The four executives were tried in absentia in a closed-door trial. All denied wrongdoing. (MSNBC -- Race)

    Cops search for Gemballa  Feb 22, 2010
    The Czech businessman had been convicted for fraud in absentia in the Czech Republic and the Johannesburg High Court in 2005 turned down his extradition application. German embassy spokesperson Martin Schaefer referred questions to the police. (iAfrica.com)

    Thailand aims to seize all of Thaksin's fortune  Feb 10, 2010
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    Yemen convicts brother of Houthi rebel leader  Feb 6, 2010
    Yahya al-Houthi sentenced in absentia to 15 years ... SANAA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The brother of the leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in jail on Saturday, as Yemeni forces said they killed eleven members of the group. (AlertNet)

    Nigeria: Media Owners Hand Yar'Adua Seven-Day Ultimatum  Feb 3, 2010
    "Commending the courage of former heads of state and other distinguished elders of the nation who expressed their positions on the subsisting issue, the group also cautioned the president on the primacy and need to respect the Constitution. The communiqu; chided the Attorney- General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Michael Kaasa Aondoakaa, SAN, for his successive, curious efforts "to secure rulership in absentia for president Yar'adua" despite the self admittance by the president... (allAfrica.com)

    Analysis: Next move, if any, must go to Penguins  Jan 31, 2010
    That potential for the team raises another issue: Mr. Nutting has been anything but an owner in absentia. He has displayed a deep interest in the team's workings -- he is on a first-name basis with most of the roster -- and those close to him say he is determined to "follow this through," to borrow one of Mr. Nutting's commonly used phrases. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    It was a crazy age: wife defends Polanski  Jan 23, 2010
    His lawyers have urged a judge to sentence him in absentia at a hearing scheduled for yesterday. At the hearing, the victim, Samantha Geimer, is expected to take yet another step on Polanski's behalf: asking that the court force US authorities to abandon their extradition attempt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Howard Stern to Return to traditional radio?  Jan 22, 2010
    Jan. 22, 2010, 1:49 AM ESTHearing set to determine if Polanski could be sentenced in absentia for his sex caseJan. 22, 2010, 12:15 AM ESTEntertainment Tonight. (The Drudge Report)

    I Have to Tell You . . .  Jan 21, 2010
    County Commissioner Terry Wilson not only retained his office while he was on military duty and sleeping away from his home, he was re-elected in absentia. When Kit Bond decided to run for governor of Missouri in 1973, after living out of the state for some time, someone challenged his residency but the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Bond was a Missourian, and could stand for office. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Hawks' youth is aging  Jan 19, 2010
    For acquiring so many good players, Billy Knight deserves credit in absentia. (He resigned as GM in 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Kazakh questions  Jan 18, 2010
    He was once a high ranking diplomat and even the Kazakh representative in the OSCE, but he has now been declared a state criminal and sentenced to 40 years imprisonment in absentia. There have also been several controversial anti-corruption scandals and trials of former high-ranking politicians and businessmen. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)

    Govt plea says `SC failed to consider the doctrine of the past and closed transactions when passing the short order`  Jan 17, 2010
    The government contended that the apex court had made a mistake in its short order of December 16, 2009 while ruling that convictions in absentia were applicable, despite the SC declaring in an earlier case that an accused could not be convicted in absentia. The apex court failed to consider the doctrine of the past and closed transactions when passing the short order, the governments petition stated. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    In Coakley’s corner  Jan 16, 2010
    We have done so in absentia. George and Sandra Brown Miramar Beach, Fla. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    Judge denies new trial for ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio  Jan 13, 2010
    Polanski attorney requests sentencing in absentia ... Polanski attorney requests sentencing in absentia. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Gunmen attack police station in Somaliland  Jan 13, 2010
    A court in Hargeisa has sentenced five men to death in absentia for the bombings, which struck the Ethiopian embassy, the local president's office and a U.N. building. It said they were on the run in other parts of Somalia. (AlertNet)

    Quieting The Satantic Verses  Jan 11, 2010
    Although the Saudi's funded different groups working towards censorship of The Satanic Verses, and planned for a trial for the author in absentia, it was Iran that issued the fatwa. The Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie. (Suite101.com)

    Hall of Fame  Jan 10, 2010
    Committee members may vote "in absentia", provided his/her ballot is delivered in writing, in a sealed envelope to the committee chair prior to the final selection meeting. 4. (Uicflames.com)


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