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Sri Lanka's TNA party wins key vote in the north

Ethnic War in Lanka Photos Sri Lanka Elections Tamil Party - TNA Wikipedia: Sri Lankan provincial council election, 2013

BBC News
Sri Lanka's TNA party wins key vote in the north
Sri Lanka's main Tamil party has won the first elections for a semi-autonomous council in the island's north after decades of ethnic war, official results show. The Tamil National Alliance... (photo: AP / Chamila Karunaratne)

A view of New Scotland Yard, the headquarters building of the Metropolitan Police, with its sign in London, Monday, Dec. 20, 2010.

Emergency Landing Photos Sri Lankan Airlines Stansted Airport Wikipedia: SriLankan Airlines

Orange News
Plane Diverts To Stansted: Two Men Held
21 September 2013, 2:14 Plane Diverts To Stansted: Two Men Held Tweet Two men have been arrested after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport. The Sri Lankan Airlines A330... (photo: AP / Akira Suemori)

A Sri Lankan ethnic Tamil man peeps from between a wall pasted with election propaganda of Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa's ruling party, in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Friday, July 22, 2011.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Reports of Violence in Sri Lanka Ahead of Elections
JAFFNA, Sri Lanka -- The thugs first appeared around 11:20 on Thursday night, a dozen or so men lurking outside her house. Two wore army uniforms. Ananthi Sasitharan -- a Tamil candidate in the first... (photo: AP / Eranga Jayawardena)
2013 Sri Lanka Elections Ananthi Sasitharan Photos Rajapaksa Government Wikipedia: Sri Lankan provincial council election, 2013

Various choices of apparels such as shirts, t-shirts and pants were displayed for sale at a night market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

South China Morning Post
China eyes Sri Lankan free-trade deal
Fashion brands from Hong Kong, Europe and the United States could gain from a possible free-trade agreement between Sri Lanka and mainland China that would remove all tariffs on goods from the island... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini)
China Free Trade Lanka Photos Wikipedia: Free trade

Human Rights Watch presses for Sri Lanka boycott

Khaleej Times
Human Rights Watch presses for Sri Lanka boycott
Human Rights Watch on Friday urged Commonwealth leaders to boycott an upcoming summit in Sri Lanka to protest against the country’s failure to investigate abuses by its... (photo: UN / UN)
Human Rights Lanka Photos UN Wikipedia: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Features of the increasing authoritarianism

Scoop
Sri Lanka: Features of the increasing authoritarianism
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:01 am Article: September 8, 2013 SRI LANKA: A short report on the features of the increasing authoritarianism In her media statement from... (photo: UN / Jean-Marc Ferré)
Colombo Human Rights Photos UN Security Wikipedia: Sri Lanka

Ask an expert: Sail the Greek Islands

NZ Herald
Ask an expert: Sail the Greek Islands
Do you have any advice for someone considering a sailing holiday in the eastern Mediterranean? While in the region, I fancy spending a week or two in Greece or Turkey. -... (photo: WN / Marzena J.)
Greece Holiday Islands Photos Wikipedia: Greece

Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights during in International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda. 8 April 2013. Photo by Jean-Marc Ferré

Dawn
UN rights chief in Colombo to probe war crimes
COLOMBO, Aug 25: The UN’s top rights official began her visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday by brushing aside criticism that she overstepped her brief and vowing to raise human... (photo: US DoD / Jean-Marc Ferré)
Crimes Human Rights Photos UN Wikipedia: Navi Pillay

Bharti Airtel - largest GSM service provider in India

The Times of India
Bharti in talks to sell its Sri Lankan ops to Etisalat
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel, the world's fourth largest telecom operator by subscribers, is in advanced discussions to sell off its Sri Lankan operations to Abu Dhabi's... (photo: WN / Geeta)
Delhi Photos Sri Lanka World

M. Karunanidhi.

The Hindu
“SC will give fitting reply to Lanka on Katchatheevu”
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M. Karunanidhi on Monday said India should convey to Sri Lanka that it would take back Katchatheevu if the 13th Amendment to the... (photo: Creative Commons / BishkekRocks)
Business Delhi Photos Politics Wikipedia: Karunanidhi

Colombo

	How to solve the boat problem without cruelty Canberra Times
	Warne to be inducted in Hall of Fame Deccan Herald
	Red-hot India a step away from second straight world title The Times of India

Tamil

	Plans to take Tamil Wiki to students Deccan Chronicle
	Victorious Merkel must reach out to leftist rivals Swissinfo
	Sudan's Bashir, wanted by the ICC, says he will travel to U.N. Swissinfo

Jaffna

	All 100 crore films are not great: John Abraham The Times of India
	Sri Lanka in drive to boost tourism in Passekudaah Bay BBC News
	Rajapaksa vows to fight external forces for peace Newstrack India

Bengal

	Over 200 villages inundated by flood waters in West Bengal Newstrack India
	Home dream turns nightmare The Times of India
	Certain forces supplying money to organise riots: Mamata The Hindu

Ceylon

	Pakistan, Afro-Asians walk out in protest Dawn
	Queen Victoria statue to be given a facelift in Colombo BBC News
	Police to seek extradition of employer of Ahmad Najadi's murder suspect New Straits/Business Times

Australia's Port Hedland Sept iron ore exports to China clim

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Terrified Myanmar Muslims hide in forests amid sectarian vio

India says fighting big J&K incursion from Pakistan side

Colombo, Sri Lanka 2009.02.25
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The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh .

India firm on devolution of powers in Lanka: PM

A Sri Lankan army soldier stands guard next to a fence, as internally displaced civilians look on in the background at a camp for displaced in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Arms exports from UK raise questions, MPs say

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa answers a question raised by a journalist during a media briefing at his office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Sri Lankan President condoles Indian flood deaths

Tamil party in Lanka woos Muslims with bonus seat The Times of India
Thursday, October 10 Dayton Daily News
Lankan Muslim party demands undiluted provincial powers The Siasat Daily
'It's the small-scale producers who feed the world – promote The Guardian
Sri Lanka defends conduct at end of war in 2009 NZ Herald
No withdrawal of army from north, says Rajapaksa The Hindu
Returnees not stateless any more, but demand state support The Hindu
Zarif continues talks with counterparts in New York Irna
Past present: Tales of terror Dawn
Julie Bishop: All the right moves The Australian
Bali offers best value for tourists Belfast Telegraph
In search of elephants and adventure Stuff
Sri Lanka president uses his time in U.N. spotlight to lash The Los Angeles Times
Altered Images: Faked posters 'confuse voters' BBC News
Sri Lankan 'Minister for Tea' Mahinda Samarasinghe pours it The Australian
Smugglers find gold is hard to stomach The Australian
In TN, Modi draws parallels between Lanka and Pak The Times of India
Key expected to discuss Fonterra with Sri Lanka's President NZ Herald
Probe Lanka war crimes: UN Rights chief The Himalayan
Exxon, Shell may bid in Sri Lanka oil, gas block auction: go Reuters

Phra Buddhajinaraja at the Wat Benchamabophit in Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand, Sri Lanka to boost cooperation

Sri Lankan hospital workers carry a Buddhist monk, identified as Bowatte Indrarathane, on a stretcher for treatment in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, May 24, 2013.

Sri Lanka investigating monk's self-immolation

Buddhist musicians from Taiwan enjoying photo opportunities with the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama during his four day teaching in Dharamshala, H.P., India, on October 4, 2011. The teachings were held at the Main Tibetan Temple and were given at the request of a group from Taiwan.

Dalai Lama condemns Buddhist attacks on Muslims in Myanmar, Sri Lanka

TV programme listings (28/09/2013) The Hindu
TV programme listings (27/09/2013) The Hindu
SRI LANKA: a brief history of Christianity Scoop
TV programme listings (21/09/2013) The Hindu
India profile BBC News
‘Extreme Islam’ Sparks Sri Lanka Cabinet Row Jakarta Globe
Lankan court stays animal sacrifice ritual at Hindu temples The Times of India
Sri Lanka police condemned for misusing Buddhist symbols dur Newstrack India
TV programme listings (24/08/2013) The Hindu
Sri Lanka groups want UN to inquire about killings Houston Chronicle
Lanka court bans protest during Hindu festival Khaleej Times
Lanka religious tensions spread Khaleej Times
Sri Lanka Allows Mosque Expansion Despite Buddhist Objection Voa News
EU wants probe into Sri Lanka protest killings Houston Chronicle
EU wants Sri Lanka to ensure justice for victims of protest The Washington Post
Buddhists, Muslims reach compromise over Lanka mosque disput The Siasat Daily
Mosque closed after Buddhist violence Sydney Morning Herald
Sri Lanka mosque closes after attack by Buddhist mob BBC News
Sri Lanka Muslims shut down mosque after Buddhist attacks South China Morning Post
US concerned over mosque attack in Sri Lanka Houston Chronicle

cup of tea - tea bag in the cup for preparing tea

'Tea cartel' formed to boost profits

The Internally Displaced Persons wait for the arrival of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the Manik Farm Camp.

Black July and Gradual Genocide

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, is greeted by top NATO commander Gen. David Petraeus as he arrives in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.

The US-NATO March to War and the 21st Century "Great Game"

FocusNew northeast, south Asia ports seen to boost trades wi ICIS
Sri Lanka's Tamil party sweeps polls, seeks trust from gover Swissinfo
Sri Lanka's Tamil party sweeps polls, urges trust with gover Swissinfo
Sri Lanka's main Tamil party wins polls with landslide victo Swissinfo
The World Needs More Huffington Post
Trading Liberty for Security CounterPunch
Sri Lankan polls monitor, party workers, attacked in north Swissinfo
Sri Lanka hopes to sign FTA with China by Nov. Xinhua
Sri Lanka hopes to sign FTA with China Newstrack India
China looking to sign FTA with Sri Lanka The Times of India
Top Asian News at 7:30 a.m. GMT Springfield News-Sun
Top Asian News at 7:00 a.m. GMT Dayton Daily News
Negombo completes the Sri Lankan experience The Times of India
SRI LANKA: From immunity to impunity Scoop
Sri Lanka slaps high margin for car imports The Hindu
Sri Lanka minister says U.N. rights chief's report won't be Swissinfo
Fin secy Subedi solicits economic integration among SAARC co The Himalayan
Sri Lankans protest against U.N. rights chief's visit Swissinfo
Greater trade liberalization called for from SAARC members Newstrack India
Greater trade liberalization called from SAARC members Xinhua

Black smoke emerges from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The black smoke indicates that the new pope has not been elected by the cardinals in conclave.

Papal candidates range from conservatives to prolific tweeters

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves after casting his vote for parliamentary elections in his home town village Madamulana, 225 kilometers (140 miles) from south of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, April 8, 2010

Sri Lankan president dismisses nation's first female chief justice

Bollywood Actress, Madhuri Dixit .

Sanath, Madhuri do a Sri Lankan jig

Young woman breaks through in Sri Lankan business world BBC News
TV programme listings (29/09/2013) The Hindu
10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos Denver Post
Sri Lanka : Advancing Gender Equality with Carefully Calcula Huffington Post
Female vote-winner likely to be sidelined by Tamil alliance The Australian
Sri Lankan dancers shine on stage - Groups from across the w The Telegraph India
Warning over driving instructors Belfast Telegraph
Bo Xilai convicted of corruption Belfast Telegraph
Demo plan at adult industry event Belfast Telegraph
Tamils vote for wider autonomy Belfast Telegraph
April mourners asked to wear pink Belfast Telegraph
TV programme listings (22/09/2013) The Hindu
UN rights chief lashes back at Sri Lanka claims Herald Tribune
Labour unveils plan to boost wages Belfast Telegraph
Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema, Sri Lankan Editor, Flees After Huffington Post
Attacks On Journalists Threaten Press Freedom In Yemen: Huma Huffington Post
Sunila Abeysekera: Sri Lankan women's rights activists sough Sydney Morning Herald
TV programme listings (16/09/2013) The Hindu
The rogue GPs who fought a ban, only to be struck off again The Daily Telegraph
12 best travel songs of all time CNN

Sri Lankan conservationists battle national park highway

Sri Lankan conservationists battle national park highway

Elephant In Sri Lanka (nn1)

Sri Lanka finds growing elephant numbers

Sri Lanka Elephant Orphange

Sri Lanka count finds more elephants than expected

Natural World: Sri Lanka: Elephant Island – TV review The Guardian
'Natural predator' Agar's spin ability comes from Sri Lankan Newstrack India
Smithsonian’s National Zoo: Greetings to Bozie the new Asian The Examiner
Whale of a tail out of the blue The Australian
The history and nature of terrorism over the ages Stuff
Whale watching at Sri Lankan coast Gulf News
Bald Eagle Rescue: Illinois Conservation Officers Save Injur Huffington Post
Animal Photos Of The Week: White Tigers, Giraffes, Elephants Huffington Post
Take care of ailing elephant: Jacqueline The Times of India
Animal Photos Of The Week: Tapirs, Monkeys, Baby Orangutans Huffington Post
Animal Photos Of The Week: Zebras, Baby Elephants, Giraffes Huffington Post
National Zoo's Clouded Leopard Babies: Two Cubs Born At Smit Huffington Post
Animal Photos Of The Week: Elephants, Night Monkeys And More Huffington Post
The Gathering: Sri Lanka's great elephant migration CNN
Go whale watching in Lanka! Deccan Chronicle
Zambia bans lion, leopard hunting PhysOrg
2 men plead not guilty in Tamil Tiger case in NYC The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Taylor accuses NZC of misrepresenting nature of dismissal Taipei Times
Ask Lonely Planet: Nature reigns in Sri Lanka NZ Herald
Saving the magnificent blue whale CNN

Poor people in the city of India - poverty

Redefining poverty: what does it mean to be poor in India?

Paddy field - paddy farm - rice crop - agriculture

Pakistan’s stagnant crop yields spell doom for the poor

Kirti Nagar shantytown, Delhi, India, September 2007 092007

Rival Economists in Public Battle Over Cure for India’s Poverty

Joint bid must to reduce regional poverty: Regmi The Himalayan
Bangladesh: how the UN can help us tackle poverty and inequa The Guardian
Bangladesh poverty spurs 'drug epidemic' Al Jazeera
Sri Lanka urges UN to study global inequality, failure to li United Nations
A touch of Brotherly Love found in Myanmar Philadelphia Daily News
Ladies and Gentlemen, Delhi Police Is Not With You If You Ar The New York Times
Boom, Bust and the Indian Economy Huffington Post
Suffering of war children must not be forgotten South China Morning Post
India aims to ease poverty, malnutrition by subsidizing whea The Washington Post
India passes massive program to feed 800 million in poverty Sun Sentinel
Indian parliament passes food-for-poor scheme Al Jazeera
Coaxing India's Rich to Give More The New York Times
Matt Damon Tries to Get Clean Water and Toilets for India&#8 The New York Times
India says can afford food-for-poor scheme Dawn
Donations roll in after CNN features The Learning Tea (Video The Examiner
India says can afford food-for-poor scheme as rupee falls Khaleej Times
India approves food bill to subsidise grain for the poor The Guardian
India approves new food bill to subsidise grain for the poor The Guardian
Indian parliament approves $20 billion cheap grain plan for Swissinfo
UPDATE 1-Indian parliament approves $20 bln cheap grain plan Reuters

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