"On the operations we are having at the moment, it is completely wrong to say that the loss of lives has been caused by the absence of helicopters,".

VOA: standard.2009.07.22

"In light of the accused voluntarily and unequivocally waiving his right to be present at these proceedings, the chamber is of the view that this hearing can proceed in his absence,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

Most electoral observers believe the vote was fair despite irregularities that included security forces at polling stations, some ballot boxes not being properly sealed, and the absence of opposition representatives during some vote counting.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

The title comes from one of her thoughts during this time: "These were the lovely bones that had grown around my absence: the connections - sometimes tenuous, sometimes made at great cost, but often magnificent that happened after I was gone."

VOA: standard.2010.01.08