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Global Tamil Forum Global Tamil Forum உலக தமிழ ேபரைவ GTF News Update 10 th – 12 th October 2015 --NEWS— THE SUNDAY LEADER **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** We Should Stand Together – R. Sampanthan < http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2015/10/11/we-should-stand-together-r-sampanthan/ > THE ISLAND ‘Separate state in Sri Lanka no longer in TNA agenda’ says Sumanthiran < http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=133268 > COLOMBO GAZETTE **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Sumanthiran calls for ban on bottom trawling < http://colombogazette.com/2015/10/09/sumanthiran-calls-for-ban-on-bottom-trawling/ > FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Sri Lanka: talking about a resolution < http://blogs.fco.gov.uk/hugoswire/2015/10/07/sri-lanka-talking-about-a-resolution/ > THE ISLAND Govt. seeks SA assistance to establish Truth and Reconciliation Commission < http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=133265 > THE HINDU **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Sri Lanka former eastern CM arrested for Tamil politician murder < http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sri-lanka-former-eastern-cm-arrested-for-tamil- politician-murder/article7750133.ece > NDTV **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Sri Lanka Arrests Rajapakse Loyalist Over Assassination < http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/sri-lanka-arrests-rajapakse-loyalist-over-assassination-1230887 > THE SUNDAY TIMES **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Indian HC, SL Red Cross investigate alleged sexual favours for housing funds in northern province < http://www.sundaytimes.lk/151011/news/indian-hc-sl-red-cross-investigate-alleged-sexual- favours-for-housing-funds-in-northern-province-167573.html > THE SUNDAY TIMES **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Delhi joins Sri Lanka probe into ‘sexual favours’ for houses < http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/delhi-joins-sri-lanka-probe-into-sexual- favours-for-houses/ > DAILY NEWS Petitions against ITAK, TNA Election Manifesto fixed for argument < http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=local/petitions-against-itak-tna-election-manifesto-fixed-argument > THE SUNDAY TIMES **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Crucial court verdict today on West Asian secret account of VVIP’s son < http://www.sundaytimes.lk/151011/columns/crucial-court-verdict-today-on-west-asian-secret- account-of-vvips-son-167516.html > THE DIPLOMAT **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s Corruption Investigations? < http://thediplomat.com/2015/10/whats-the-deal-with-sri-lankas-corruption-investigations/ > CEYLON TODAY Debate on UNHRC report starts 22nd Oct < http://ceylontoday.lk/51-106123-news-detail-debate-on-unhrc-report-starts-22nd-oct.html > THE SUNDAY TIMES **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Alleged war crimes: Govt. to defend troops < http://www.sundaytimes.lk/151011/news/alleged-war-crimes-govt-to-defend-troops-167585.html > THE ISLAND Now, 71 university dons come out openly against UNHRC resolution < http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=133342 > SUNDAY OBSERVER It’s a witch-hunt against war heroes - Dinesh Gunawardena < http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2015/10/11/pol05.asp > THE ISLAND Geneva still pursuing political agenda; no basis for claim of 40,000 civilian killings – Mahinda Samarasinghe < http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=133209 > THE SUNDAY LEADER **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Challenges Before The Truth And Reconciliation Commission In Sri Lanka < http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2015/10/11/challenges-before-the-truth-and-reconciliation- commission-in-sri-lanka/ > HUFFINGTON POST **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Sri Lanka at a Crossroads < http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/frances-harrison/sri-lanka-tamils_b_8261944.html > THE SUNDAY TIMES **COMMENTS CAN BE POSTED** Professional diplomacy for new foreign policy < http://www.sundaytimes.lk/151011/editorial/professional-diplomacy-for-new-foreign-policy- 167511.html > --WEBSITE-- Global Tamil Forum is pleased to announce our newly redesigned and relaunched website is now online. For up-to-date information on our work, please visit: www.globaltamilforum.org . .
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