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Tornadoes Devastate Oklahoma: 51 dead - 20 school children among them

Tamara Kunanayakam is back in Geneva

Muslims and the War on Terror

Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles promotes Trade ,...

The Feast of Mother Mary in Florence in Italy

Visit of High Level Buddhist Delegation to Japan

Dead Jackson makes more money than living Bieber!

No end in troubles for TNA

Turtle Conservation in Sri Lanka

The Center should immediately appoint Chairman of CFMG, CFSB

Breaking News

President’s Visit to London: The Real Story Behind Cancellation

Sun, 2010-12-05 16:35 — editor

By our Special Correspondent

The Editor of the Asian Tribune received the following documents to expose what went on behind the scenes during President Rajapakse’s visit. The president of Oxford Sri Lanka society has shed light on many things.

Universal Jurisdiction Bill to be Amended in Britain

Sat, 2010-12-04 07:14 — editor

By Our Special Correspondent

The Asian Tribune reliably learnt that the British Government is to introduce amendments to its Universal Jurisdiction Law so that the approval of a top prosecutor or even that of the Attorney General is needed before making an arrest of a foreign leader.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa receives rousing welcome

Sat, 2010-12-04 06:45 — editor

By Santhush Fernando in Colombo

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa returned to Sri Lanka this evening (December 3) to receive a rousing reception from grateful peoples of Sri Lanka.

Asian Tribune Questions the President of the Oxford Union about the Lamentable U-Turn

Thu, 2010-12-02 07:23 — editor

By Our Special Correspondent

The editor of the Asian Tribune interviewed James Kingston, the President of the Oxford Union in the wake of the sudden cancellation of the speech to be delivered by the President of Sri Lanka. The editor asked Mr Kingston about the reports that the top echelons of the Oxford Union have been bribed by the Tamil Tigers. Mr Kingston says that the union does not accept bribes from political parties.

Oxford Union Lecture by President Mahinda Rajapaksa - Cancelled

Thu, 2010-12-02 01:38 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

The Oxford Union lecture where Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa was to address on 2nd December in the afternoon has been suddenly cancelled by office-bearers of the Oxford Student Union.

WikiLeaks releases 3166 documents on Sri Lanka

Tue, 2010-11-30 18:01 — editor

By Joseph Thavaraja

Among all the cables obtained by the WikiLeaks, 3166 are on Sri Lanka and these leaked Cable documents on Sri Lanka could place Colombo’s US Embassy as one of the ‘hardest hit’ amongst the US Embassies mentioned in the newly unleashed documents.

Sri Lankan Minister to seek pardon for Rizana

Tue, 2010-11-30 06:54 — editor

By Santhush Fernando in Colombo

Sri Lankan Minister for Industry and Commerce- Minister Rishad Bathiudeen is to visit Saudi Arabia in December in a bid to meet the tribal leaders seeking pardon for Rizana Nafeek- the internationally-known Sri Lankan housemaid sentenced to death by Saudi Arabian Courts.

Who will be the next Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna?

Mon, 2010-11-29 05:04 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

Three Professors were elected for the post of Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna and their names have been forwarded to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the final selection.

Indian Minister Krishna starts Lanka visit on a symbolic day, calls for ‘meaningful devolution’ to Tamils

Fri, 2010-11-26 16:23 — editor

By Joseph Thavaraja

In the first ever state visit from a Foreign Minister since the swearing in of Lankan President Rajapakse for his second term, Colombo has been told to focus on a "meaningful" devolution package for Tamils. Sri Lanka also received a credit line and funding from India specifically aimed at the Northern region.

A new Cabinet of Ministers including Senior Ministers and Deputy Ministers sworn in

Mon, 2010-11-22 15:21 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

For the first time President Mahinda Rajapaksa has introduced 10 Ministers as Senior Ministers. These Ministers will be entrusted with the authority to monitor ministries that will come under their purview. This is the beginning of the introduction of the multitier ministries in Sri Lanka.