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1. Sri Lanka Military Chief Resigns November 12, 2009 Government officials in Colombo confirm the chief of Sri Lanka's armed forces has quit his post, but are not commenting on speculation he is poised to challenge the island nation's president in an upcoming election. The war hero would give popular incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa a serious challenge.President Rajapaksa shakes hands with Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka (May 2009 File)Army General Sarath Fonseka's resignation follows weeks of speculation he was contemplating taking on his commander-in-chief as candidate of an opposition coalition. Political analysts say President Mahin... (read more)

2. Christopher Columbus found the America November 01, 2009 Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genova, Italy and was the eldest son of Domenico Colombo and Susanna Fontanarossa. Christopher Columbus was a self taught man and is known to have very little formal education. Columbus started his expedition on the sea very early and his first voyage was to the Aegean Island of Chios in 1475. He bravely survived a shipwreck off Cape St. Vincent a year later and he had to swim ashore. Later in 1477 he sailed to England and Ireland with Portuguese marine. Christopher married Felipa Perestello e Moniz in 1479. She gave birth to their son Diego in 148... (read more) Author: Gurdip Malik

3. Sri Lanka to Release Thousands of Tamil Refugees October 23, 2009 UN envoy Walter Kalin (C) arrives at a camp for displaced in Vavuniya, north east of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 25 Sep 2009Over the coming weeks, the Sri Lankan government plans to release nearly 40,000 ethnic Tamils confined in military run-refugee camps. The first group has already left the camps. The government has also come under renewed international pressure to investigate charges of war crimes during the final stages of its military campaign to end a civil war waged by Tamil Tiger rebels.Sri Lankan officials say a batch of 6,000 Tamils has left the country's largest refugee camps in the north ... (read more)

4. Affiliate Marketing Made Easy October 19, 2009 Many people don’t know that it’s possible to make a living online, or at least a good extra income. Most think you have to have to go to college and have a great job to make a lot of money these days. Well if you think that way, I’m about to really surprise you, and show you exactly how you can make a lot of money online starting now! Don’t worry it’s not a scam, pyramid scheme, or any of that fluff. I know, when I first heard about making money online that was the first thing that came to my head too. But when I started collecting checks every month, my whole theory changed! So eno... (read more) Author: Amber colombo

5. UN Urges Release of Displaced Civilians in Sri Lankan Camps September 29, 2009 A United Nations human rights envoy is urging Sri Lankan authorities to accelerate the release of more than 250,000 people who remain confined in overcrowded displacement camps.  UN envoy Walter Kalin (C) arrives at a camp for displaced in Vavuniya, north east of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 25 Sep 2009Walter Kalin, a U.N. representative on internally displaced people, said Tuesday the release of the Tamil civilians in the northern camps is becoming a matter of urgency. He said the situation is especially worrying because of the approaching monsoon season. Kalin said the displacement camps are no... (read more)

6. Watch Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand 2009 ODI Online Live September 10, 2009 The first match is going to be played on the 8th of September on Tuesday. The two teams that are going to be playing against each other on this day are Sri Lanka and New Zealand. This match is going to be held at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. If you want to watch Sri Lanka VS New Zealand 2009 ODI online live, then go and visit WatchCricketOnline.net Sri Lanka’s cricket team is a really good team! But are they good enough to win the Compaq Cup cricket series 2009? Nobody knows if they will succeed in this battle or not! If you want to find out who will be victorious in this game, and if yo... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

7. Watch Sri Lanka VS India Compaq Cup 2009 Live Stream September 10, 2009 Wow! Compaq Cup 2009! The third match is going to be played on the 12th of September on Saturday. The two teams that are going to be playing against each other on this day are Sri Lanka and India. This match is going to be held at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. If you are excited like me and if you want to watch Sri Lanka VS India Compaq Cup 2009 live stream, then go online to WatchCricketOnline.net The Indian Cricket team’s captain is M.S. Dhoni. The coach of their team is Gary Kirsten. The bwoling coach is Venkatesh Prasad. The fielding coach is Robin Singh. The fitness coach is Paddy Up... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

8. Watch India VS New Zealand Compaq Cup 2009 live streaming September 10, 2009 The second match is going to be played on the 11th of September on Friday. The two teams that are going to be playing against each other on this day are India and New Zealand. This match is going to be held at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. If you are interested to watch India VS New Zealand Compaq Cup 2009 live streaming, log on to the website WatchCricketOnline.net The New Zealand’s cricket team’s coach is Andy Moles. The team’s captain is Daniel Vettori. Richard Hadlee was one of the world’s best all – rounder’s. He obtained the world record for the most test wickets. (He got three hund... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

9. Watch Compaq Cup Cricket Series 2009 Live Online September 10, 2009 All of the teams are excellent teams. New Zealand, India and Sri Lanka have awesome players on their teams. But who will get the chance of being the winner of Compaq Cup cricket series 2009? If you want to find out, you should watch Compaq Cup cricket series 2009 live online at WatchCricketOnline.net All of the matches are going to be held at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The first match is going to be played on the 8th of September on Tuesday. The two teams that are going to be playing against each other on this day are Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The second match is going to be played on... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

10. Sri Lanka Defends Sentencing of Tamil Journalist on Terrorism Charges September 01, 2009 Sri Lankan prison guards escort ethnic Tamil journalist J.S. Tissainayagam out of the High Court premises in Colombo, 31 Aug 2009Sri Lanka has defended the sentencing of a Tamil journalist on terrorism charges despite international pressure and questionable evidence. Press freedom organizations say the charges are a blatant attack on Sri Lanka's independent media.Sri Lanka's Foreign Secretary, Palitha Kohona, on Tuesday said he was confident there was no political interference in the conviction of Tamil journalist J.S. Tissainayagam and that his case would be handled in a free and fair manner.... (read more)

11. Shopping and Sightseeing in Lisbon - Flat in Lisbon August 26, 2009 Lisbon is a paradise for budget shoppers. It boasts of some of the largest shopping malls and international retailers in Europe. Most popular among them are Armazens do Chiado, Amoreiras and Colombo. Traditional markets are situated in Mercado da Ribeira downtown. There are all types of traditional and boutique shops especially in the downtown Lisbon. They offer good bargains for leather and handcrafted merchandize. Centro Vasco da Gama The shopping center has the décor of an ocean theme with water flowing over the transparent roof. There are several fast food outlets and shops... (read more) Author: Accommodation In Lisbon

12. Sri Lankan Media Groups Ask Government Not to Re-establish Powerful Media Council June 25, 2009 Sri Lankan journalists hold placards carrying a photograph of fellow journalist Poddala Jayantha during protest against attacks on journalists and media suppression in Colombo, 10 Jun 2009In Sri Lanka, media groups have asked the government to scrap moves to re-establish a media panel which could jail journalists. The reactivation of the Press Council is being seen as a means to control the media in a country where concerns have been voiced about intimidation and pressure on reporters critical of the government.              ... (read more)

13. Sri Lanka's Military Parades in Celebration of Defeat of Tamil Rebels June 03, 2009 President Mahinda Rajapaksa (front right) hoists the national flag during the National War Celebration in Colombo, 03 Jun 2009Sri Lanka's president is calling for national unity, including outreach by Sinhalese to Tamils, as the island nation formally celebrates the end of the quarter-century civil war. President Mahinda Rajapaksa spoke Wednesday at a military parade and victory ceremony in Colombo. In the Sri Lankan capital, soldiers and military vehicles paraded across the Galle Face waterfront, celebrating last month's victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. The event was billed ... (read more)

14. Sri Lanka Rejects Full Access to Civilian Camps May 24, 2009 Sri Lanka's government says it will not allow aid workers complete access to crowded displacement camps, until it separates rebels suspected of hiding among the civilians.Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa greets the gathering during a ceremony to honor the soldiers who fought to defeat Tamil Tiger rebels in Colombo, 22 May 2009President Mahinda Rajapaksa said Sunday that as conditions improve, especially security, "there would be no objections to such assistance."The president's statement came in response to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's appeal for unrestricted access for aid agenc... (read more)

15. UN Chief Tours Sri Lankan War Zone, Displacement Camp May 23, 2009 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon signs visitors' book next to Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama at Colombo airport, 23 May 2009U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has toured a massive camp for Tamil civilians who fled the final months of fighting in Sri Lanka's recently ended civil war.The secretary-general visited families and an open-air clinic Saturday in the crowded Manik Farm camp, near Vavuniya. It is the north's largest displacement camp, where about 220,000 people are living in tents, heavily guarded by soldiers and surrounded by barbed wire.A VOA correspondent, Steve Herman, on the ... (read more)

16. Sri Lankans Celebrate Rebel Defeat May 22, 2009 A giant hoarding of Sri Lankan Pres. Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen in Colombo, 21 May 2009Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa delivered a victory speech Friday before tens of thousands of people who gathered to celebrate the government's defeat over Tamil Tiger rebels.Mr. Rajapaksa praised his military commanders for defeating the rebels and bringing an end to the 25-year-old civil war.The festive celebration on the parliament grounds included cheering crowds and traditional dances and music, a stark contrast to the devastation caused by the war in the north.In the first independent assessment ... (read more)

17. UN Official Says Sri Lankan War Zone Looks 'Ravaged' May 22, 2009 A senior U.N. official says Sri Lanka's former war zone looks largely "ravaged," the first independent assessment of the region since the conflict ended with the defeat of the Tamil Tiger rebels earlier this week.Vijay Nambier addresses reporters during press conference in Colombo, 22 May 2009U.N. representative Vijay Nambier toured the conflict zone by helicopter late Thursday. He told reporters in Colombo on Friday that he could see serious devastation, including burned vehicles and "virtually battered" clusters of tents.He said he saw no signs of civilians remaining in the area, and said th... (read more)

18. Tamil Communities in Southeast Asia Prepare to Help Sri Lanka's Displaced May 21, 2009 Sri Lankan child celebrates military victory over Tamil Tiger rebels in Colombo, 20 May 2009Tamil communities across Southeast Asia are preparing to contribute aid to thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils displaced by the fighting that ended almost three decades of conflict. But the fighting that claimed thousands of lives over recent months has also left deep scars within the Tamil population across the region.The United Nations says it will take $50 million in emergency relief over the next three months to help rebuild the lives of the 300,000 Tamils displaced in northern Sri Lanka.After fleeing we... (read more)

19. International Community Waits for Answers for Loss of Life in Sri Lanka's War Against Rebels May 20, 2009 U.S. officials are expressing relief that Sri Lanka's civil war is over, while calling for clarity on who is responsible for "the tremendous loss of life" in recent months. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from Colombo.In the most direct comments since the fighting stopped, the United States is expressing support for international calls to determine if human rights laws were violated during the final phase of the fighting between Sri Lankan forces and Tamil rebels. US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Robert Blake in Colombo, Sri Lanka Outgoing U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake spoke at a news conferen... (read more)

20. Sri Lankan Government Savors Victory While Tamils Ponder Future May 20, 2009 Sri Lankans celebrate the military victory over Tamil Tiger rebels in Colombo, 20 May 2009The defeat of the Tamil Tigers and the death of Velupillai Prabhakaran, the rebel group's leader, seemed to deepen the sense of confusion felt by many in Sri Lanka's Tamil population. What's next for them? A group of children in the capital have gathered around this effigy of slain Tamil Tiger leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. Like many in this Indian Ocean capital, they are celebrating his death with cheering, flag waving and fireworks. But in other parts of the city, the change in mood is stark, as many T... (read more)

21. National Holiday in Sri Lanka Marks Defeat of Tamil Tigers May 20, 2009 Sri Lankans showcase their national flags as they celebrate the military victory over Tamil Tiger rebels in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, 20 May 2009Sri Lanka is celebrating a national holiday Wednesday to mark the military defeat of the Tamil Tiger rebels and the end of the nation's 26-year-long civil war.Despite the festive atmosphere, security forces remain on high alert, concerned about the possibility of revenge attacks.Sri Lanka's military says government troops shot and killed eight Tamil rebels in the east Wednesday. Pockets of rebels are presumed to have survived the military campai... (read more)

22. International Community Urges Reconciliation in Sri Lanka May 19, 2009 Members of the international community are urging the Sri Lankan government to move forward with reconciliation efforts following the end of fighting with Tamil Tiger rebels. Sri Lankans wave national flags in front of a photograph of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 19 May 2009United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, along with officials from the U.S, China and Russia, welcomed an end to the fighting. All of them called on the Sri Lankan government to address the concerns of the Tamil people and other minorities. The Indian government has pledged more than ... (read more)

23. Sri Lanka Military: Troops Find Rebel Leader's Son Dead May 18, 2009 Sri Lankans display the national flags and celebrate after President Rajapaksa declared victory in the country's long civil war with the rebels, Colombo, 17 May 2009Sri Lanka's military says the son of Tamil Tiger leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was killed in fighting.Military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara says troops found the body of Charles Anthony on Monday.There was no immediate comment from the rebels, and it is difficult to verify the report as the government bars independent observers from the war zone.There is no word on what happened to Prabhakaran, following the rebels' announcement Sun... (read more)

24. Late Sri Lankan Journalist Wins World Press Freedom Prize May 04, 2009 Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge has been posthumously awarded the World Press Freedom Prize. At conference in the Gulf state, Qatar, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization emphasized the need for journalists to be able to work in an environment free of intimidation.Elderly Sri Lankan women hold photograph of the Sunday Leader newspaper editor Lasantha Wickrematunge during his funeral procession in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12 Jan 2009Natali Samarasinghe accepted the World Press Freedom award on behalf of her uncle, Lasantha Wickrematunge. The Sri Lankan jou... (read more)

25. US Urges Tamil Tiger Surrender, Aid for Sri Lankan Refugees April 25, 2009 Sri Lankan ethnic Tamil civilians wait for registration at a transit camp in Omantai, in Vavuniya,  north of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, 22 April 2009The United States Friday called on remaining Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka to lay down their arms and surrender to a third party. U.S. officials are also pressing Sri Lankan authorities to allow aid worker access to displaced persons in the rebels' last stronghold. The United States is calling for the surrender of beleaguered Tamil rebels in Sri Lanka and for authorities in Colombo to allow United Nations personnel into the last c... (read more)

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