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MP Stephen Woodworth Expresses Renewed Concern Over Human Rights Violations in Sri Lanka

"I would like to extend my thoughts and prayers towards all those that have been affected by the latest violent attacks..." - MP Stephen Woodworth

(TORONTO) - Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, has expressed renewed concern over human rights violation in Sri Lanka.

The news comes in light of recent reports of violent clashes on the University of Jaffna campus between Tamil students and security forces.

88% of Citizens` Support for Chapels at Public Universities

Public spaces belong to everybody and not just to the State...

(MADRID) - The newspaper El Pais started in Spain a campaign to open an outdated discussion, with the following question: Did you support chapels at public universities?

Many people answered and the result was that an overwhelming 88% said yes and 12% said no.

Massive Object Nearing Earth

"This is way too close for comfort, Godspeed friends."

(LONDON) - Astronomers say a massive object is headed straight for the earth. Many observers say it gives weight the the Myan Calindar theory which sees major change impacting the earth in the year 2012.

English Astroastronomer John L. Walson, said, "now its 9 days until the truth... space objects... videos... its not what you think"

World Buddhist Leaders Response to the Growing Ethnic Violence Against Muslims in Myanmar

It has taken a while; world Buddhist leaders sign letter calling for calm, however it is not signed by the Dalai Lama or Aung San Suu Kyi (of course).

(RANGOON, Burma Mizzima News) - We wish to reaffirm to the world and to support you in practicing the most fundamental Buddhist principles of non-harming, mutual respect and compassion.

These fundamental principles taught by the Buddha are at the core of Buddhist practice...

Tim King, Live Tonight on Air Amarteifio Radio

7:00 p.m. West Coast... 10:00 p.m. EST.

(LOS ANGELES) - Tim King of Salem-News.com will be a guest tonight on Air Amarteifio Radio with Ruthann Amarteifio.

Tim will explain how he and his wife, Bonnie, started an on-line news source that has over 100 journalists from 22 countries. The joys and trials of juggling the people and the events----How their mission has expanded over the years.

Inside Iran: Naderi Café

For many, Naderi café has become an indispensable part of life.

(TEHRAN Iran Review) - Naderi café and hotel is the name of an old café in Tehran.

Naderi café is located to the east of Hafez overpass along Naderi (the present-day Jomhouri-e Eslami) Avenue and is topped by a hotel.

In Putin`s Oversized Shoes Would or Could Ranil Walk Straight ?

Sri Lanka needs an alternate political leadership with a democratic, secular programme.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Samakaalam) - This was the crowning joke. Sajith Premadasa staked claim for the presidency of Sri Lanka at the annual conference of the UNP on 01st December.

Though completely routed, he said he would contest the next presidential elections as the UNP candidate, IF Ranil Wickramasinghe would not.

Worldwide Rallies to Protest Attack on Jaffna University Students: TGTE Urges Everyone to Join

Four student leaders arrested. Fear of torture... rallies will convey a strong message to the Sri Lankan Government that Jaffna University students and Tamils are not alone in that island.

(JAFFNA, Sri Lanka) - Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) today urged everyone to join rallies around the world against the attack on Jaffna University students in the island of Sri Lanka.

These rallies around the world are organized by Tamil youth Organizations.

Jaffna Under UPFA: A Grim Reminder Of LTTE Days

Travel to Jaffna: Then and Now...

(JAFFNA, Sri Lanka Sunday Leader) - When I returned home in 1995 with our pet Dalmatian with its spots, hostile crowds gathered around us at Katunayake with shouts of Koti-Balla (Tiger-Dog).

On other trips I had been taken straight to the Katunayake Police Station, and held up at Vanuniya and released after my friend travelling with me was arrested.

Jaffna University Tamil Students Boycott Classes

Students at Jaffna University in northern Sri Lanka have started a two-day boycott of classes after clashes with security forces on Wednesday.

(COLOMBO) - They say they do not feel safe after several were beaten and injured in the worst political disturbances since the civil war ended in 2009.

Security forces entered the university, disrupting students marking a commemoration of dead rebel fighters.