Sri Lanka cannot domestically deal with 'grave crimes' found in OISL report says UN Rights Chief

The OHCHR investigation into Sri Lanka (OISL) indicates a pattern of violations that suggest that crimes against humanity and war crimes were likely committed, said the United Nations Human Rights Chief upon releasing the report on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference at the United Nations Human Rights Council, Zeid Hussein said, “The report draws us closer to the conclusion... that crime against humanity and war crimes.... have apparently been committed by state actors,... the LTTE and paramilitary groups.” Highlighting a “deep mistrust”...

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Gunners beat devil

OpenFA Cupmenu Manchester United vs Arsenal Man Utd1VArsenal2 FT 90' +6 HT 1-1 THE FA CUPDate: Monday, 9th MarchKick off: 19:45 GMTVenue: Old Trafford Key events ArsenalGoalMonreal 25' Manchester UnitedGoalRooney 29' ArsenalGoalWelbeck 61' Manchester UnitedDismissalDi María 77' CloseMatch details FA Cup: Man Utd 1-2 Arsenal highlights Man Utd's last realistic chance of silverware...

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Malaysia need more women in politics

Syahredzan Johan  SOME say that we are more likely to see a non-Malay/Muslim Prime Minister than a female Prime Minister.  Legally, there is nothing in the Federal Constitution that restricts the gender of the Prime Minister. In fact, Article 8 of the Federal Constitution guarantees equality and non-discrimination. Compared to some other countries, the status of women in our country is arguably better. Women have reasonable access to education, for example. They are given opportunities in employment, although not as many or as favourable...

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Malaysia's controversial “Kita Lawan” has crossed borders and expanded into international territories.

GeorgeTown,Penang- It seems that the controversial “Kita Lawan” Assembly that will take place in Kuala Lumpur this Saturday has crossed borders and expanded into international territories. The assembly, which is meant to protest Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent imprisonment, will make its way into several overseas locations, staging similar protests for the PKR de facto leader.In Australia, there will be two “Kita Lawan” assemblies. The...

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Islamic State, Saudi Arabia continue to deny Religious Freedom .

Religious freedom and free speech under attack again in Saudi Arabia, as an Indian citizen was arrested for allegedly posting a picture of Hindu symbols in Mecca’s Grand Mosque on Facebook. The Indian citizen, who was arrested by Saudi Arabia’s notorious religious police under the country’s anti-cyber crime law, claimed that he did not post the picture and only “liked” it on Facebook. Nonetheless, he could face up to five years in jail and a...

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Theories on MH370 keep rotating.

SYDNEY: Speculation about what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 ranges from sober, science-based arguments to outlandish conspiracy theories. Here are some of the most prominent: Crashed in Southern Indian Ocean Official investigators used analysis from British firm Inmarsat of “pings” to its satellite from MH370, combined with data direct from the plane before it stopped transmissions, to conclude the plane had flown south after...

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Premier League Week 28 Result

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Singapore-Malaysia finger pointing on rail delay

The bottomline is that the rail line is unlikely to be operational by 2018 as originally planned. SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Transport Singapore (MOTS) has clarified that it was not the island but its Malaysian counterpart that was delaying plans for the Rapid Transit System (RTS), a cross-border train line. It’s unclear who is telling the truth. The bottomline is that the rail line is unlikely to be operational by 2018 as originally planned. “Once...

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Arsenal Move to 3rd Place

OpenPremier Leaguemenu Arsenal vs Everton Arsenal2VEverton0 FT 90' +8 HT 1-0 BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUEDate: Sunday, 1st MarchKick off: 14:05 GMTVenue: Emirates Stadium Key events ArsenalGoalGiroud 39' ArsenalGoalRosicky 89' CloseMatch details Olivier Giroud's opener was his ninth goal in 13 matches Arsenal bounce back from Champions League defeat Giroud scores fourth goal in four...

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Liverpool beat Manchester City, Near to Champions League spot

OpenPremier Leaguemenu Liverpool vs Manchester City Liverpool2VMan City1 FT 90' +4 HT 1-1 BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUEDate: Sunday, 1st MarchKick off: 12:00 GMTVenue: Anfield Key events LiverpoolGoalHenderson 11' Manchester CityGoalDzeko 25' LiverpoolGoalCoutinho 75' Close Philippe Coutinho scored a stunning winner as Liverpool dented Manchester City's Premier League title defence...

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