Shenali D Waduge When countries are eyed to serve the self-interests of a handful of -Ëœcivilized-â„¢ nations they know the perfect medicine to ensure these targeted nations are brought to their knees. The break-up of Yugoslavia serves as a catalyst for why Sri Lanka needs to be alert at all times. Background:Yugoslav Federation comprised Bosnia […]

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By Shamindra Ferdinando‚  Courtesy Island Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa yesterday alleged that the US Embassy in Colombo was pursuing a political agenda extremely detrimental to Sri Lanka-â„¢s interests. Although the government was doing everything in its power to restore democracy following three decades of war, the US embassy was all out ot undermine it, Defence […]

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Address by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, New York on September 24, 2013 Unequal treatment has surprised many countries: World needs no policing by a few states: ‚  At the outset, I offer my condolences to the families whose loved ones died as a result of a […]

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R Chandrasoma In a recent address to the Plenary Session of the International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi, India on September 11, 2013 the renowned Buddhist scholar and activist Dr Ananda Guruge had this to say about the future of the religion that was aforetime universally hailed as the Light of Asia. Dr Guruge asks – […]

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