| No end in troubles for TNA |
Despite efforts by TELO – Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, the loyal and faithful ‘unity broker’, bent on bringing about a peaceful settlement with the other three partners and ITAK - Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchchi led by veteran Mr. R. Sampanthan, still there is no end for their woes and... |
| 20.05.2013 - 10:37 |
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| There will be no room for separation – Vows President Mahinda Rajapaksa |
“Today we have a Sri Lankan nation that is sufficiently matured to understand this. Through the entirety of the past four years we had to struggle with these forces. It will be so in the future too. We will not allow a single inch of the land that you won by the sacrifice of your life to be taken aw... |
| 19.05.2013 - 06:03 |
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| A rare discovery: Lankan diplomat emerges using strategic communication |
Sri Lanka's ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union P.M. Amza displayed a very rare quality most of his nation's foreign diplomatic corps members and the officials who handle 'external affairs' have so far failed to display awarding, since the Eelam War ended in May 2009, great adva... |
| 17.05.2013 - 08:01 |
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By Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune Media Note |
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| US smuggling weapons to Syrian rebels: The real Benghazi story |
There is a 'side story' going on in the American media - both the electronic and print about the Islamist jihadists lethal attack on the American 'post' in Benghazi, Libya last September 11 which killed American ambassador Christopher Steven and three others; The emphasis and the debate is on why th... |
| 16.05.2013 - 08:13 |
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Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune US National Correspondent |
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| Rajapaksa on the Significance of Local Government for Democracy |
Our experience demonstrates the vital role of local traditions and culture in molding the practices of local government institutions. It also highlights the unique significance of the part played by these institutions in sustaining and strengthening the democratic way of lie , Sri Lanka President M... |
| 16.05.2013 - 07:59 |
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| Sri Lanka to help develop Ugandan Cricket |
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has promised to help Uganda to develop its cricketing talents.
The next big partnership with Uganda cricket is expected to come out of Sri Lanka.
Support from Sri Lanka is expected to be in the area of sending coaches to Uganda and training tours to Sri La... |
| 15.05.2013 - 09:04 |
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| Obama administration secretly spies on media, obtains phone record |
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Obama Administration have been spying on the Associated Press without their knowledge.
The Obama administration's Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooper... |
| 15.05.2013 - 08:05 |
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Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune US National Correspondent |
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| Pakistan Election 2013 - An overview |
According to the latest unofficial results, so far Nawaz Sharif led party ML (N) won 125 National Assembly seats; PPP party went from first to second position and won 32 seats. Whereas, PTI under the chairmanship of old cricket team captain Imran Khan emerged as third largest party after wining 31 N... |
| 13.05.2013 - 16:08 |
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| Uganda – Lanka Bilateral Talks: Focus on Agriculture, Energy & Trade |
The Sri Lankan and Ugandan delegations led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Yoweri Museveni held bilateral talks yesterday at the State House in the city of Entebbe, approximately 40kms south of the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
President Museveni welcomed the Sri Lankan President and a Ug... |
| 13.05.2013 - 05:49 |
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| President Mahinda on an Official Visit to Uganda |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Kampala, Uganda, Sturdy afternoon on his four-day official visit to the East-Central African country.
President Rajapaksa was received by the Ugandan State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs) Mr. Asuman Kiyingi at Entebbe International Airport.
Sri... |
| 12.05.2013 - 07:27 |
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| Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America’s convention in Toronto |
The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) led by David Poopalapillai has informed Canadians that on July 5 and 6, 2013, the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America’s (FeTNA) 26th year convention will be held in Toronto, Canada. This is the first time in its history that the convention will be held outs... |
| 11.05.2013 - 05:04 |
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| US-Maldives military pact: When bases are not bases |
The agreement between the United States and United Kingdom for the use of the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia as a military base expires in December 2016 unless the two parties agree on an extension by December 2014.
There is some indication that the agreement may not be renewed. Losing Diego... |
| 11.05.2013 - 04:52 |
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Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune US National Correspondent |
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| Camel's (United States) 'head' is in South Asia tent: US-Maldives military pact |
The United States strategy finally worked; the super power has been, for a considerably long time, pounding on the Republic of Maldives, an archipelago below Sri Lanka in South Asia in the Indian Ocean, for its alleged violation of democracy, rule of law and human rights. Significantly, the United S... |
| 10.05.2013 - 07:52 |
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Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune US National Correspondent |
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| Ageing Queen to Be Represented By Prince Charles At CHOGM in Colombo |
Ageing Queen Elizabeth to be represented by Heir to the Throne Prince Charles at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Sri Lanka in November this year.
The Royal Household confirmed that Prince of Wales, Heir to the Throne, will represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Hea... |
| 08.05.2013 - 08:47 |
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| Registering TNA as a political Party hots-up :Sangaree slams |
The issue of registering Tamil National Alliance as a separate political party with the department of elections hots up and the seething discontent which gradually emerged, has now blown-up openly, as Mr. V.Anandasangary demands for the immediate registration.
Mr. V.Anandasangary, a veteran... |
| 05.05.2013 - 09:48 |
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| Tamil Diaspora Influence in US Policy Oversights on Sri Lanka |
One need not be a political scientist or a legal luminary to comprehend, if one keenly peruses - with an investigative mind - the events that unfolded since the military defeat of the separatist Tamil Tiger or LTTE brutal and lethal force in May 2009 and the internationalization of Sri Lanka's domes... |
| 05.05.2013 - 07:21 |
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Daya Gamage - An Asian Tribune Analysis |
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| Take over the control of "Kachchatheevu:Jayalalithaa urges the Centre |
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(AIADMK) supremo Ms J Jayalalithaa moved a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, urging the Government of India to regain the administrative control of Kachchatheevu island and surrounding areas.
Stepping up her ante against... |
| 04.05.2013 - 07:03 |
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| UN: Force-feeding at Guantanamo 'torture' |
The UN human rights office has condemned force-feeding hunger strikers at Guantanamo Bay, calling it ‘torture’ and a breach of international law.
At least 21 inmates out of the 100 officially on strike are being force-fed through nasal tubes.
"If it's perceived as torture or inhuman treatment --... |
| 04.05.2013 - 11:44 |
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