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The Great Indian Gene Bazaar

Kaushik Basu's Useless Suggestions to Prop up the Indian Economy

(NEW DELHI, India ) - It has taken the civil society years of struggle to ensure that the plant genetic resources (PGR), which is essentially the preserve of farmers, are not passed on freely into the hands of multinational corporations/seed companies.

After the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity, the battle to seek control over PGR had of course intensified.

Heavy Military Presence in Sri Lanka`s North Traumatic for Children

Greater focus is required to ensure that children have not lost everything.

(MELBOURNE ABC Radio) - Heavy military presence in the island's former conflict zones continue to traumatise children who've experienced the civil war.

Sri Lanka's military defeated the Tamil Tiger rebels three years ago, and the UN children's agency UNICEF has described as 'remarkable' the progress made in child health and education.

Portland`s `Kali-Ma` Beer Re-Launched as `International Incident` After Hindus Protest

The topic of “Kali-Ma” beer was reportedly raised in the upper house of India’s Parliament.

(PORTLAND, OR) - “Kali-Ma” beer, whose launch on May 15 was cancelled after Hindus protested and the issue was raised in India’s Parliament, has now been re-released with a new name of “International Incident”.

UNCA Fans Anti Press Flames, Tries to Censor for Sri Lanka

Ban Ki-moon's MALU said it would grant Inner City Press re-accreditation -- and then refused to do so.

(UNITED NATIONS) - Big media representatives stirred up Sri Lankan extremists' threats against Inner City Press, then repeatedly said they didn't care and weren't responsible.

On June 14, an organization chaired by Kofi Annan's former chief of communications Edward Mortimer criticized UNCA for putting Inner City Presss at risk.

Today Baloch Blood Costs Nothing WHY?

Where is the international arrest warrant?

(SALEM) - Balochistan was independent in 1947, just like India and Pakistan.

A year later Jinnah revoked his congratulations and sent in the Pakistani Army and annexed Balochistan by military force.

On Sri Lanka, UN Panel 5 Months Late, Threat to Press Copied to Okabe Ignored?

UN reporter reels under UN attack; reports about Sri Lanka war criminals brought more than Matthew Russel Lee bargained for.

(UNITED NATIONS) - The UN under Ban Ki-moon does not follow through on Sri Lanka accountability, nor on Sri Lankan threatens against journalists which emanate from inside and are even copied to the UN.

On June 11 Inner City Press asked Ban's lead spokesman Martin Nesirky two questions about Sri Lanka.

UN Targets Reporter Who Criticized Sri Lanka War Crime Suspect

Corporate media, UN and France conspire to silence reporter.

(SALEM) - A reality check on media freedom at this point is grueling; it leaves us uncertain.

The Continuing Harassment of Bishop Rayappu Joseph and his Roman Catholic Clergy in Mannar, Sri Lanka

All that can be done is that the International community, including the Pope, should be kept informed of what goes on behind the closed and censored doors of Sri Lanka.

(BRISBANE, Aust.) - In an extensive article, now expanded into a booklet and sent to the Pope, and others, I drew attention to the threats to Bishop Rayappu Joseph, the (Tamil) Roman Catholic Bishop of Mannar.

Members of his clergy are threatened; even Sinhalese human rights activists and journalists in the Sinhalese South.

Hindus Ask Poland-Ukraine-UEFA to Ensure `Racism-free` Euro 2012

A strong political will and a stronger stance against racism are needed and authorities need to monitor hate crimes closely.

(RENO, NV.) - Hindus are asking Poland, Ukraine and Union of European Football Associations to ensure a racism-free 2012 European Football Championship.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, said that it was quite shameful if Europe could not deliver a racism-free football tournament even in 2012.

The Prudent Reply of E.N.D.L.F. to the Wicked Monk Ellawella Thero Who is Trying to Distort History

Opinion statement from the Political Wing, Eelam National Democratic Liberation Front (E.N.D.L.F.)

(COLOMBO Sri Lanka ) - The wicked man Mr. Ellawella Methanka Thero, who is congratulating the Defence Secretary belonging to the Sinhalese Race, has again proved himself as the heir of the inhuman rogues.

Because of their savage deeds, the Sinhalese alone were outlawed by their native nation in Vanga (Bangladesh) and they reached Sri Lanka seeking refuge for their livelihood as the immigrants.