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With the death of Joshua B. Jeyaretnam, this thriving Southeast Asian city-state has lost its most iconic political maverick, dealing another blow to an opposition movement enfeebled by government lawsuits and voter apathy.
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Recently released political prisoner Win Tin looks on during ceremonies Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in Yangon, Myanmar. Win Tin and others were on hand to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the National League for Democracy, the party of...
