Prof. Hudson McLean
Having noticed many a remark with buckets of gossip, on the Rajapaksa Clan which now dominates the Rulers in Sri Lanka, it is well worth looking at the big picture in a global scenario
When John F. Kennedy was elected, one of his first appointees was his brother Robert F. Kennedy as the Attorney [...]

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Asoka Weerasinghe Kings Gove Crescent . Gloucester . Ontario Canada
October 19, 2009
The Editor (Letters)
THE OTTAWA CITIZEN
Sir:
Your news item of 76 suspected Tamil ‘Irregular’ migrants to be scrutinized: official, who floated in to Vancouver Island on a rusty freighter Ocean Lady, shouldn’t pose a big question as it needs continuation of our parliamentary compassion.
Why scrutinize, let [...]

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By James Jayalath from Melbourne
I have read comments in several DM articles relate to the refugee issue, and would like to say the following: As human beings we are all like to live in better conditions and have a good life.
That’s why people migrate to other countries through proper channel based on their skills [...]

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By Abid Bahar,
Lately Burma shows genuine confidence for a possible confrontation with Bangladesh. This could be due to Indian involvement in Burmese politics especially in the disputes over the maritime boundary. In this area India and Burma are working together against Bangladesh.
We also have reports about Indian presence in Arakan gas projects and in the [...]

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Nava Thakuria
If someone wants to see revolutionary armed rebels, who donot hesitate to show their supremacy on the unarmed common people, but never dare to fight against the government armed forces, please visit Assam. The Northeastern State has given space for over ten active militant outfits, which have been waging a war against the Union [...]

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Mahinda Weerasinghe
(Corrupt environmental agents and murders taking place as a consequence; a true tale of the genre)
25th January 2005 was an ordinary day in the Kandyan hills, considering the time of the year. The monsoon was at its tail end. The sky, a slate gray overcast, suspended over the low horizon. The unpaved muddy lanes, [...]

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