West attempting to impede reconciliation - Minister Ranawaka
In the 19th century, 90 percent of goods and
services were transported via sea lanes. The economic hubs at the
time were North America and Europe; the most important ocean was the
Atlantic Ocean. In the 20th Century we saw, apart from Europe and
USA, the Soviet Union, Japan, China, Korea and other Asian tigers
coming into this picture. The Pacific Ocean between North America
and East Asia emerged as the new economic hub. In the 21st Century,
this strategic point would be the Indian Ocean, from Iran to
Indonesia,
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‘Time to form alliance against Western Imperialism’
To withstand the oppression weak countries
encounter in the face of Western Imperialism, it is high time an
alliance of like-minded countries was formed, said Senior Counsel
S.L. Gunasekara. In an interview with the Sunday Observer Gunasekara
emphasised “Let us not forget that the West is economically
powerful.
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Role of the UNHRC - Crossing the limits:
We shall overcome the turbulent waves generated by vested
interests
Let us remain calm. Let us present our
submissions factually with evidence. Let us not be perturbed by
emotions. Let us think before we speak, write or act. Let our voice
be united, sober and dignified. Let us be loyal and diligent. Let us
uphold the norms of the Constitution and thereby defend the Head of
State,
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Sunday Observer extra
‘Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures’, the theme
of Int’l Women’s Day 2012 on March 8:
Woman - the fountain of life
All governments, especially those in developing
countries should enact legislation to ensure that girls have equal
and equitable access to education as the investment in educating
girls may bring in more dividends than any other sector.
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LTTE front funds Amnesty International
There is no need for anymore evidence for AI’s
links with the pro-LTTE group in Canada and how this human rights
protector is violating the ‘rights’ of people by collecting funds
through the group well-known for collecting money for the terrorist
outfit, as the pictures of the fund raising campaign were published
by the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) on their website. It is sad
that AI, which boasts of its commitment to protect human rights, has
been the favourite ally of the world's ruthless human rights
violators who chopped and bombed innocent children, women and even
their own people who crossed their path,
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