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Kerry calls Mahinda
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has called Sri Lanka's president to urge that elections being held Thursday be free from violence and intimidation. Kerry spoke by telephone Tuesday night with President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who faces a fierce political battle to win a third term in office... -
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Rathana thero’s temple attacked
Jathika Hela Urumaya’s (JHU) Ven Athuraliye Rathana Thero’s temple in Gothami Road, Rajagiriya came under attack a short while ago today,Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) said. “It has been reported that an unidentified group have thrown stones at Jathika Hela Urumaya’s (JHU) Ven... -
Kabaragoya
A contestant was asked to spell the Sinhala word කබරගොයා (Kabaragoya) at the 2014 U.S. National Spelling Bee. Video: YNizNz5Tma8- lkdood
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Toilet tax
With tax upon tax being imposed on the people, the Colombo Municipal Council is planning to charge a sewerage tax to raise funds to repay a loan it obtained from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to rehabilitate the city’s sewerage pipeline network. A discussion on this tax was held at Amaya...- lkdood
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SriLankan joins oneworld
SriLankan Airlines will become a full member of oneworld, offering the alliance’s complete range of services and benefits with effect from Thursday 1 May 2014 – as the first carrier from the Indian subcontinent to become part of any global airline groups. SriLankan Airlines was invited to join... -
UN vote: US Statement
Statement by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on the resolution adopted at the UNHRC: Today’s vote in the UN Human Rights Council sends a clear message: The time to pursue lasting peace and prosperity is now; justice and accountability cannot wait. This resolution reaffirms the commitment of... -
President rejects UN resolution
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse rejected Thursday's UN Human Rights Council resolution ordering a war crimes probe, telling AFP that he would instead press ahead with his own reconciliation plan. "We reject this," Rajapakse said. "This resolution only hurts our reconciliation efforts. It...- lkdood
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Sri Lanka says resolution dangerous
The Government said that the draft resolution on Sri Lanka submitted to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will not only constitute a serious breach of International Law, but create a dangerous precedent in the conduct of international relations within the established global order of sovereign...- lkdood
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Live - Geneva Vote
The UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) in Geneva will vote on the Sri Lanka resolution today. The current voting members of the UNHRC are: Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa Argentina... -
Sri Lanka warns against UN war crimes inquiries
Sri Lanka has warned that US efforts to force an international investigation into alleged war crimes on the island could have an "adverse impact" on all developing nations. The Colombo government told the ongoing UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that a draft resolution against Sri Lanka could... -
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US to attack Syria?
The Pentagon is moving forces closer to Syria as the U.S. weighs its options in the conflict there, U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has suggested. He gave no details, but media reports say the U.S. Navy is strengthening its presence in the eastern Mediterranean. U.S. navy aircraft carrier...- lkdood
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Grandpass: Curfew, 7 injured
A police curfew was imposed till 7am tomorrow in parts of Grandpass after violence continued throughout the night. The police said that the curfew was imposed to bring the situation under control. A mob attacked a Muslim mosque in the area and there were also reports that some houses were also...- lkdood
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World's Best Country: Australia
Australia has been ranked the number one nation in the world by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In the report the OECD analyzed 11 categories, including income, housing, jobs, community, education, environment, civic engagement, health, life satisfaction... -
US says Happy New Year
Statement by US Secretary of State John Kerry: I congratulate Sri Lankans around the world as you celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New Year, and offer my warmest wishes for happy holiday and prosperous New Year. Every year this celebration brings the hope of new beginnings and fresh promise. The... -
US to keep pressure on Sri Lanka
The United States will keep the pressure on Sri Lanka to allow an independent investigation of accusations of human rights violations in the final stages of the civil war and speed up reconciliation, its ambassador said. Michele Sison said concerns over human rights and deteriorating... -
North Korea warns foreigners to leave South Korea
North Korea warned foreigners in South Korea on Tuesday to quit the country because they were at risk in the event of conflict, the latest threat of war from Pyongyang. Soaring tensions on the peninsula have been fuelled by North Korean anger over the imposition of UN sanctions after its last...- lkdood
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N Korea: Sri Lanka on alert
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued notice to the relevant high commissions to remain vigilant with concern to the escalating tension in the Korean peninsula. Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs Karunathilleke Amunugama noted that the Sri Lankan consulate in Southern Korea as...- lkdood
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North Korea missiles on the move
North Korea has begun moving its mid-range missile launchers, possibly indicating a looming test as tensions are already boiling on the peninsula. Reuters reported early Friday that North Korea has placed two of its intermediate range missiles on mobile launchers and hidden them on the east...
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