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  • Ms. Sisson disappears without a TWEET

    Ms. Sisson disappears without a TWEET

    ( The Daily News )

    The US embassy in Colombo has been uncharacteristically quiet the last week, especially for a foreign mission preoccupied with issuing media statements, press releases and tweets on intensely domestic Sri Lankan issues – who can



  • The word ‘defense’ is confused

    The word ‘defense’ is confused

    By Malinda Senewirathne 

    I am a noun.  Check your online dictionary and you’ll find that I am a useful noun.  Indeed, I am a necessary noun in these times of arrogance and aggression and not just originating from verbal (meaning …



  • Is another ‘decapitation drama’ on its way?

    Is another ‘decapitation drama’ on its way?

    By S Akurugoda

    It is learnt from media reports that the Deputy President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, arrived in Sri Lanka with a delegation of officials.  According to the reports, Ramaphosa has been appointed South African President Jacob Zuma’s …






  • ‘Gaza’ and its many WTF moments

    ‘Gaza’ and its many WTF moments

    Over 200 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces over the past ten days.  Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue ‘Operation Protective Edge’.  The UN’s top human rights official, Navi Pillay says that the Israeli action ‘may …