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Romney and the American Woman

Will Mitt Romney, if elected, serve his church or the women of the United States best?

(PASO ROBLES, CA) - The fact that Ann Romney never worked outside the home is beside the point; bearing and raising five boys probably was work, unless she had help, which the family could well afford.

She might have worked outside the home but “chose” to stay home and raise her family; but circumstances of most women do not permit of Ann’s luxury.

India`s U-turn on Sri Lanka

It remains to be seen how far the gamble has paid off...

(CHENNAI, India) - India's decision to vote in favor of a US sponsored UN Human Rights Council resolution censuring the Sri Lankan government for alleged Human Rights aberration during the ethnic conflict has raised several eyebrows.

Colombo has for long perceived its connection with Southern India as the primary source of a perennial concern to Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity.

India`s Diplomatic Stand on the Resolution Against Sri Lanka

Includes brief timeline of India and Sri Lanka's political history.

(LONDON) - India has tried to strike a balance between support for the Sri Lankan government and calls for Tamil rehabilitation - ultimately backing the UN resolution↑ urging Sri Lanka to investigate abuses of international law during the final phase of the civil war.

Behind this lie a number of external, internal and strategic factors.

Three Powerful Women Leaders who could bring about Justice and Peace for the Tamil People!

An Appeal to Hon. Hillary Clinton, Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Smt Jayaram Jayalalitha.

(LONDON) - It is with much humbleness, I write this appeal expressing my sincere feelings on the stands taken by both India and America on the issues affecting the Tamil people of Sri Lanka.

Both are powerful nations on their own strengths.

T-Junction in the Road

Two years later the T-word is back.

(CHENNAI, India Hindustan Times) - At one point in May, four years ago, it seemed a golden age in India-Sri Lanka relations was imminent.

Tamil Tiger supremo V Prabhakaran had been killed and the 26-year-old Lankan civil war had come to an end. India was pleased. Both sides were one the need to defeat the LTTE.

India Should Support Referendum for Tamil Eelam: Karunanidhi

He said India should given necessary support and pressure for the measure.

(CHENNAI, India NDTV) - DMK president M Karunanidhi on Tuesday welcomed the idea of a referendum for creation of a separate Tamil Ealam and called for India to play a role in this regard.

"The demand for a referendum among Tamils for a separate Eelam is welcome..." he said in 'Murasoli.

SRI LANKA: Innocent Man Detained Almost Four Years on False Terrorism Charges

Salem-News Human Rights Ambassador William Gomes contacts officials in Sri Lanka and with the UN to help free an innocent man.

(HONG KONG) - A 24-year old Tamil Sri Lankan, Thankshanamoorthy Selvakumar, has been detained nearly 4 years on false terrorist accusations.

Mr. Selvakumar was taken into custody shortly after a number of Tamil youths (none of whom had committed any crimes) were arrested and tortured by the police in the Matale district.

Judge Overturns Conviction and Vacates Life Sentence of Northern California Innocence Project Client

LA man’s murder and attempted robbery convictions set aside, now he files suit for compensation.

(LOS ANGELES / SANTA CLARA) - A California man who spent 21 years behind bars on a wrongful conviction, has filed a federal civil rights suit against Los Angeles.

The case police built against Maurice Caldwell, was based on an unreliable witness.

Ask Cicilline Why our Tax Dollars are Going to Israel

Congressman Cicilline needs to explain giving your money away.

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - Congressman Cicilline owes an explanation to Rhode Island taxpayers.

While most of our larger cities contemplate bankruptcy, and citizens suffer the brunt of budget cuts, higher taxes, and slashed social programs, the congressman is lavishly giving your money away to a foreign country.

Australia: Lead the Human Rights Movement in Asia

Open letter from Salem-News.com Human Rights Ambassador William Gomes.

(HONG KONG) - Australia has expanded its human rights advocacy at the international level for the last five years, this includes its bid for a seat on the UN Security Council.

This commitment to engage constructively in human rights dialog leaves the country in an ideal position to lead other nations in the protection and promotion of human rights.