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<b>Corruption Rife Among Journalists Worldwide - Research Claims.<b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

General Affairs

The International Public Relations Association claims its latest research reveals widespread corruption among journalists around the world.

<b>Musharraf says once again, Sorry - for 71 calamitous events</b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

The Independent - Bangladesh

Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf once again said "sorry" for the "calamitous events" that occurred during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war as old wounds reopened during his visit, reports UNB.

<b>Musharraf has a chat with old pals</b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

The Independent - Bangladesh

Pakistan's President General Pervez Musharraf yesterday spent over an hour at breakfast with his old pals- batch mates of the 29th PMA (Pakistan Military Academy) Long Course-exchanging jokes and reminiscing about their days as cadets for two and a half years at Ka

<b>What is Queen Elizabeth Leadership Philosophy ? - asked Chandrika</b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

President Chandrika Kumaratunga who was invited for tea recently by Queen Elizabeth, asked the Queen, what her leadership philosophy was?

<b>Chavakachcheri resembles Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Dr. Jayawardene </b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

T.Sabaratnam

b>Colombo July 30: In an unprecedented show of goodwill Sri Lankan army yesterday donated to its bitter enemy the LTTE 100 of the 250 wheelchairs it received as a gift from Japan.

<b>As many as 800,000 are internally displaced in Sri Lanka - US Committee for Refugees<b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

The US Committee for Refugees has recently released its World Refugees Survey 2002. The annual assessment of conditions affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons are matters focused in the survey. The survey in its country report in Sri Lanka states that, as many as 800,000 Sri Lankan were internally displaced at the end of year 2001.

<b>Karu meets Chinese PM</b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

The Island

Beijing, Jul 29, 2002 (Xinhua via COMTEX) — Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji said here Monday that China sincerely hopes Sri Lanka can realize domestic peace, harmony among ethnic groups and economic prosperity.

<b>Lashes out at CBK Futile to reply to lies - Ravi</b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

Zacki Jabbar - The Island

Trade Minister Ravi Karunanayake who is being threatened with removal from the cabinet by President Chandrika Kumaratunga lashed out yesterday saying that it was futile wasting time replying the "President’s lies".

<b>Amnesty International on cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment by Madhya Pradeshh Police</b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

Amnesty International has written to the Chief Minister of Madhya
Pradesh, Digvijay Singh, asking for an inquiry into an incident
in the adivasi village of Khedi Balwadi, district Dhar, on 20
July 2002.

<b>Beer Brought Boon on Ho Chi Minh City</b>

Wed, 2002-07-31 05:00 — admin

Our Correspondent

Nguyen Van Son is a textile designer and he was invited for a beer party last week in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with three of his friends. Also, Dang Quoc Sien, a builder and business associate of mSon and his friends too accompanied them for the party.



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