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France Has Assassinated 22 African Presidents Since 1963 Here is the list of African presidents who have been assassinated by France since 1963. Share this article For African leaders who boldly stood up to the unending imperialist tendencies of the former colonial powers, this has generally been met with death. And France has never been hesitant to eliminate presidents who posed a threat to their imperialist plans. France has consistently connived and been in collaboration with other Western powers to assassinate African presidents they deem a threat to their interests. These th…

10 Things I’ve Learned from 10 Years Living in India As I approach 10 years of living in India, I’ve been reflecting on my journey and what it’s entailed. Starting off in Kolkata and ending in Mumbai, it’s been a roller coaster of extraordinary experiences, discovery and self-discovery, frustration, transformation, and ultimately success. Here are some of the important things I’ve learned along the way. 1. Living in India is Very Different to Traveling in India Ah, magical, vibrant, spiritual India. A country so full of smiling faces and possibilities. Many visitors are beguiled by India, and understandably so. Howeve…

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Jul. 4, 2006. 05:17 AM ANDREW MILLS SPECIAL TO THE STAR KILINOCHCHI, Sri Lanka—In a villa surrounded by tall jak fruit trees and a squad of cadres toting T-56 assault rifles, S.P. Thamilselvan, the political leader of the Tamil Tiger guerrillas, sits pondering the political missteps of Stephen Harper's rookie government. "We know the complexity of the political problems any party would normally come across during a period of transition or a change from one party to another," he says. Thamilselvan says he's been searching for a plausible reason Harper's government ignored Canada's 200,000-strong Tamil community and placed their "freedom-fighting org…

Why the Liberation Tigers ofTamil Eelam is not a Terrorist Organisation By: Karen Parker Karen Parker, J.D., San Francisco, USA Proceedings of International Conference On Tamil Nationhood & Search for Peace in Sri Lanka, Ottawa, Canada 1999 Canadians have asked me to set out my views on whether the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is a "terrorist" organization. I state categorically that the LTTE is not a "terrorist" organization but rather an armed force in a war against the government of Sri Lanka. Characterization of the LTTE as a "terrorist" organization is politically motivated, having no basis in law or fact. This memoran…

இன்று மன்னிப்பு கேட்டு அறிக்கை விட்டுள்ளார்கள்.. ஆனால் என்ன பிரயோசனம்.. Professor Stone, who is an expert on the significant cultural destruction during the Iraq war, compared the blast to the destruction of sacred artefacts by the Islamic State in recent years. The site included significant archaeological discoveries, including the oldest example of bone tools found in Australia. "They were not only extremely important sites for Aboriginal communities, but also they were extremely important sites for archaeological understanding of the distant past in Australia," Professor Stone said. The 'Arch of Triumph' at Palmyra was destroyed by Islamic State …

[size=5]Students of the Matara University today protested against the alleged attacks on students at the Jaffna campus earlier this week.[/size] [size=5]At least 20 more undergraduates were injured in a clash on Tuesday when students were beaten up by the police and army when they pelted stones.[/size] [size=5]On Tuesday a group in civvies attacked the students when some of them commemorated the former LTTE leader on the pretext of having a ‘lighting festival’, related to a Hindu religious ceremony .[/size] [size=5]In a related incident a photographer was assaulted on Monday.[/size] http://www.sundaytimes.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=art…

http://youtu.be/9WV7YtmHEuw http://youtu.be/efomqKJuUfY Rob Ford considering treatment, says lawyer Coun. Doug Ford says his brother 'needs to go away for a couple of weeks' CBC News ► Doug Ford says Rob 'needs to go away' for awhile Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is considering treatment for substance issues, according to his lawyer, Dennis Morris. "It's an option he has to consider and he will be …

People in Batticaloa are voting in the first polls since the government drove the Tamil Tigers from eastern Sri Lanka. The elections are for a municipal council and smaller local authorities in outlying areas. But the party that is expected to win - the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal party (TMVP) - is made up of former Tamil Tiger rebels, and they have not laid down their arms. Pradeep Master is a leading candidate for political office, standing in Batticaloa's local polls for the TMVP. During the campaign he was out on the streets visiting shops and handing pamphlets to passers-by. But at the age of 16, he was carrying an AK-47 for the …

Former Indian Supreme Court Judge and a well respected Jurist V R Krishna Iyer appeals to immediately declare cessation of military operation under international supervision in Sri Lanka. In his appeal, Justice Krishna Iyer said, ‘sovereignty does not authorize internal atrocity and incalculable casualty.’ The world around should intervene to see justice was done. Full Text of his Message is reproduced here: “I do not take sides in this message with the LTTE or the Srilankan Government although there have been violent excesses on both sides resulting huge loss of life, property and tremendous suffering which I hate as one who stands for human rights. I pity…

Halton deputy chief Nish Duraiappah selected as new chief of Peel Regional Police Peel Police Service Board selects Halton deputy chief after seven-month search Halton Regional Police Deputy Chief Nishan (Nish) Duraiappah. - Torstar file photo Peel Regional Police has chosen its new chief. Halton Deputy Chief of District Operations Nishan (Nish) Duraiappah has been selected as the incoming Chief of Peel Regional Police. He will assume his role effective Oct. 1. Duraiappah has an extensive record with the Halton Regional Police Service, where he serve…

Dear Mr. Blake, I had an opportunity to review your later dated Janurary 18th, 2007 to the Island newspaper. Earlier, the Island newspaper (on January 16th) and an editorial (on January 17th) carried out lead news articles claiming that LTTE, with the help of some underground gangs, used information from the United States Entrance Visa application to abduct Sri Lankan citizens for ransom money based on the financial statement given by the Visa application. The Island newspaper futher claimed that this was done under your leadership with your full knowledge at the US Embassy. In your response to the Island newspaper on January 18th, 2007 you continue your denial…

With all these; there is also another player which seems more dangerous than the others. That is the RAW-backed former militant group ENDLF, which is to here to create problems. Two incidents reported relate to their 'power' in Mutur. In one incident close to a SLA camp, the army captain of the camp approached them not to do anything in the presence of military. In reply they have said 'we will do whatever we want to do, nobody can question us, even, we can transfer you within 24 hours.' In another incident , some cadres have crossed the premises of a Muslim family where a lady was taking bath. The husband has said, "Don't behave like this." They replied in the sam…

5 killed, 14 wounded in SLA penetration attack in LTTE controlled Batticaloa [TamilNet, June 07, 2006 06:32 GMT] Five civilians were killed and fourteen wounded in a mine explosion inside Liberation Tigers controlled territory in Vadamunai in Batticaloa around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Seven of the wounded were in serious state, sources said. Batticaloa District Political Head of the LTTE said Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troopers, who had moved beyond the Forward Defence Line (FDL) of the LTTE, were behind the attack against the civilian vehicle. Further details are not available at the moment.

Feeding the Tiger - how Sri Lankan insurgents fund their war Omar Karmi 10 August 2007 The ethnic separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is the only known insurgent organisation with its own army, navy and now even a rudimentary air force. With the group having undertaken three air strikes since March this year, the LTTE has shown that it has access to financial resources and weapons that not only prolong its campaign, but also give it the luxury of introducing bold, new dimensions to the conflict. While the LTTE's force presence the Sea Tigers, Air Tigers and various land forces is mainly in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka, the o…

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Sri Lankan government spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella denied Tuesday that his governement will begin unconditional negotiations with the Liberation Tigers. "We will put forward our conditions," Rambukwella told the Associated Press. He criticized Norway for allegedly not having consulted the government before announcing a date and a venue. "The government has not been consulted on any future discussions. Norway, or anybody, can't announce dates and venues," Rambukwella told AP. "We will take it up very seriously, we are a sovereign state, they (Norway) are only facilitators. We have not delegated any of our powers to them," Sri Lankan government spokesman told A…

தற்பொழுது தனிபட்டவர்களுக்கு சொந்தமான இந்த நிறுவனம்( private company), அடுத்த வருடம் ஒரு பொதுமக்கள் நிறுவனமாக (public company) பங்கு சந்தை ஊடாக மாற்றப்பட உள்ளது. இதனால் இந்த நிறுவனத்தின் பெறுமதி 50 Billion இருக்கும் என மதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. Facebook has received investments that place the social network's value at $50 billion, according to a published report. Goldman Sachs (GS, Fortune 500) and an unnamed Russian investor have invested $500 million in Facebook, the New York Times reported late Sunday, citing people close to the transaction. The investment would make Facebook worth more than media companies such as Time Warner (TWX, Fortune 500), the parent of …

Despair of the discriminated Dalits By Monica Chadha BBC News, Nagpur Some of the accused have been released, I want them arrested again Bhaiyyalal Bhotmange The brutal killing of a family from the lower castes - known as Dalits - in India's western state of Maharashtra has revived the community's demand to be treated as equals in a society that has labelled them as outcasts. The incident took place in a remote village called Khairlanji in Bhandara district situated in the north-east of the state. On 29 September, Surekha Bhotmange, her 17-year-old daughter Priyanka, and two sons, 19-year-old Roshan and 21-year-old Sudhir were a…

என்னெண்டு சொன்னால், இப்பதான் இதை விக்கியில் இற்றைப்படுத்தினான். இதைச் சிங்களவன் கண்டானென்டால் அழிச்சுப்போடுவான். ஆதாரங்கள் திரட்டி எழுதினது வீணாகப் போய்விடக் கூடாது என்பதால் இங்கே இதனை இணைத்து விடுகிறேன். Alleged air attack on Palali On August 11, 2006, quoting unidentified sources in Jaffna, Tamilnet reported {http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=19186} that “at least one unidentified aircraft” had flown over the Sri Lankan military base at Palali, firing “rockets” at government forces. “Sri Lanka Army (SLA) artillery fire being directed from the base stopped after the attack…,” the report said. When contacted by the Tamilnet to c…

Foreign Minister: Sweden also to pull peace monitors from Sri Lanka by Sept. 1 By KATARINA KRATOVAC AP STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Sweden decided Tuesday to pull out its 15-strong cease-fire monitoring team from Sri Lanka, joining Finland and Denmark who last week announced similar moves. Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson told Swedish radio he saw no other option but for the Swedish observers to leave the island, where fighting between government troops and separatist Tamils has escalated. The European Union in May designated the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or LTTE, a terrorist group, prompting the rebels to reject the presence of observers from EU m…

Bazeer declares Jihad on Tamil Editors Written by Administrator Wednesday, 26 July 2006 The leader of an Islamic group in the United Kingdom, and the alleged "political theorist" of Sri Lanka based Islamic extremist Jihad Group, Mr. SMM Bazeer has declared Jihad on TamilEditors.com via a paramilitary websites operated by temple thief "Undiyalaan" Rajasingham Jayadevan. Recently Bazeer was contacted by TamilEditors? Islamic Affairs Correspondent Mr. NK. Navaratnam for comments on violent demonstrations held by Muslims in Sri Lanka against the United Kingdom, United States and Israel. Bazeer while refusing to make direct comments to o…

Two SL Police killed, two injured in Vavuniya claymore attack [TamilNet, June 06, 2006 12:06 GMT] Two Sri Lanka Police officers were killed and two seriously injured in a claymore attack near the Pandarikulam road in Vairavapuliyankulam in Vavuniya at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, security sources in Vavuniya said. The claymore hit the van the officers were travelling, sources said. Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers opened fire after the explosion and conducted a cordon and search operation in the area, sources said. No other details are available. http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=18413

Reports from Costa Rica in Central America said that a strange locally fabricated submarine transporting three tons of Cocaine was caught by authorities with a ''Sri Lankan'' two Colombians and a Guatemalan. The unique 50 foot long underwater transporting vessel is made of wood and fiber glass and the men traveling inside were breathing through pipes jutting out of water, the authorities said.