| EU pays rich tributes to the victims of terrorism on sixth remembrance day |
On the Sixth European Day on Remembrance of the Victims of Terrorism observed today, the EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove has said “terrorists are criminals who de-humanize us in order to legitimize our killing; supporting the victims of terrorism is essential to deglamourize ter... |
| 11.03.2010 - 05:27 |
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| Defence deals to be signed during Putin’s visit to India |
India is looking forward to the arrival in New Delhi of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on a two-day visit, beginning Thursday during which many defence deals are set to be signed.
With a pact on aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov likely during Putin's trip, Russian envoy Alexander Kadakin on W... |
| 11.03.2010 - 03:10 |
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From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Mr. Ban Ki Moon – Why Sri Lanka? Why not Gaza |
As friends of Sri Lanka, Palestinians find it extremely difficult to keep silent when we hear of the sinister manipulations and arm bending tactics practiced by the heads of influential organizations like UNO and Human Rights Commission and also by some leaders of UK and the European Community to de... |
| 10.03.2010 - 04:13 |
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Nihad Issa - Ramallah, Palestine |
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| India: House passes historic Women’s quota Bill amid protests |
The Upper House of Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday evening passed the historic Women's Reservation Bill reserving one-third seats for women in Parliament and State legislatures. It took the House two days, nine disruptions and the eviction of seven suspended MPs to achieve this, 14 years... |
| 10.03.2010 - 03:13 |
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From R. Vasudevan- - Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Open Letter To British Prime Minister And His Foreign Secretary |
Dear Prime Minister Gordon Brown & Foreign Secretary David Miliband
This petition in the way of an Open Letter would not have been necessary had the British Government acted with the political rectitude that it preaches to others and in compliance with the letter and spirit of the UN Charter tha... |
| 09.03.2010 - 14:21 |
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| UN Move Unjustifiable Ban Ki Moon comes under Colonial Pressure |
A few days after the British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, addressed the World Tamil Forum in London and the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, talked to the same Forum delegates, on Friday the 5th March, the Secretary General of the UN, Ban Ki Moon, telephoned the Sri Lanka’s President, Mah... |
| 08.03.2010 - 11:43 |
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Professor Laksiri Fernando, University of Colombo |
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| Fonseka in a gimmick to be on the limelight to emerge out of shadow |
The Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has not given any direction or approval to Sarath Fonseka, who is in military custody, to use telephone to make international calls to his daughters living in America.
A reliable source in the Sri Lanka Amy emphatically told this to Asian Tribune when contacted.... |
| 08.03.2010 - 05:21 |
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| India denies shift in stand on Arunachal Pradesh under Beijing pressure |
India’s Foreign Minister S M Krishna and the finance ministry have categorically denied that there had been any shift in the India's stated position that Arunachal Pradesh was an integral part of India.
The BJP and other political parties have, on the other hand, hit out at the government for its al... |
| 08.03.2010 - 02:22 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Can one nation’s courts sit in judgment of another nation’s acts? |
The United States Supreme Court when hearing technical arguments on “war crimes charges” against former Somali defense minister and prime minister Mohamed Ali Samantar on March 03 (2010) whether he has immunity under U.S. law - Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act - the pivotal issue the justices faced wa... |
| 07.03.2010 - 05:29 |
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Daya Gamage – US National Correspondent Asian Tribune |
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| India looking into Sri Lanka request for more aid for IDPs |
India is considering Sri Lanka's request for additional aid to ensure resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs), External affairs minister SM Krishna said on Saturday.
Sri Lanka had conveyed to India that it needs building material to house these IDPs. "So far, the government of India has... |
| 07.03.2010 - 03:15 |
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From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi |
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| “Special Panel on Sri Lanka uncalled for and unwarranted” – President |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa told UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon that his proposal to appoint a panel of experts to advice him (i.e. the SG) on Sri Lanka is totally uncalled for and unwarranted.
“Act in keeping with principles of UN Charter on non-interference”
President said this during a telep... |
| 07.03.2010 - 04:15 |
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| Key Taliban commanders killed in Northwest Pakistan |
Pakistani security forces killed 30 militants including key Taliban commanders in northwest Pakistan.
The security forces in operation against Taliban in Mohman Agency pounded their hideouts in Village Inzari Miagan Dwezai area of Pandyali Tehsil resulted in death of 30 militants.
A key commander of... |
| 06.03.2010 - 02:56 |
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By Farzana Shah-Asian Tribune Correspondent in Pakistan |
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| Temple stampede leaves over 65 people dead in Uttar Pradesh |
At least 65 people were killed and 30 injured on Thursday in a stampede at Ram Janki temple in Pratapgarh district in Uttar Pradesh, North India.
The tragedy in Mangarh area of Kunda town, about 180 km from Lucknow occurred when the people rushed wildly to get gifts of utensils at a free food lunche... |
| 05.03.2010 - 01:04 |
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From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi |
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| India stresses ‘political settlement’ in Sri Lanka |
India has stressed to the Sri Lankan government “the necessity” of reaching a political settlement acceptable to all the communities there, including the Tamils.
External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said while replying to a written question in Parliament: “The government is of the view that the con... |
| 04.03.2010 - 03:13 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Winning two-thirds majority, not a challenge for the Freedom Alliance – Media Minister |
The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa will definitely secure two thirds majority at the forthcoming general elections, Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene said.
The Minister speaking to the media persons in jubilant manner, said that the Freedom Alliance... |
| 04.03.2010 - 03:07 |
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By Anjana Jayashan in Colombo |
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| Manmohan Singh meets Naga rebels |
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday met with Naga rebels in an attempt to end one of India's longest-running insurgencies in the remote northeast, a rebel spokesman said.
India is offering wide autonomy to Naga people as it already has rejected the rebels' demand for an independent homeland in... |
| 03.03.2010 - 03:23 |
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From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi |
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