Two men extradited from Canada on charges of supporting a Sri Lankan rebel group that has been designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States were ordered held without bond Thursday during an appearance in Federal District Court in Brooklyn.
Since LTTE emerged in 1972, it assassinated a president, a prime minister, Tamil and Sinhalese politicians, GOSL ministers and innocent Tamil and Sinhalese civilians.
Since Bruce Haigh (”Diplomats paint one-sided picture of Sri Lanka”, December 28, p15) has singled me out by name for defending my country – which is my duty as Sri Lanka’s consul-general in Sydney – I would point out that he shouldn’t have rushed into places where better informed commentators would fear to tread.
Joint Appeal of Dharmavijaya Foundation and Red Lotus Humanitarian Organisation to assist families acutely affected by the Recent Floods in Sri Lanka
Although the end of the world did not occur as predicted by some, Sri Lanka experienced a very devastating week caused by the worsening flood havoc caused by the reactivation of the North East Monsoon. It is forecast that this inclement weather situation will continue this week as well.
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