Keyword: sri lanka

Photo of the Day: Vesak Buddhist Festival in Sri Lanka

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A Buddha sits on display during the annual Vesak Buddhist festival, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha in Colombo, Sri Lanka on May 24, 2013. (Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP/Getty Images)

June 3rd by Sophie Feng | Comments

The 'Bleak' State of Rule of Law in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake (C) walks from the Supreme Court in Colombo on December 4, 2012. (Vikalpa/Groundviews/CPA/flickr)

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Asia Society Young Leader Bhavani Fonseka says recent events, including the impeachment of the country's first female chief justice, could "have a chilling effect on hopes for a functioning democracy and sustainable peace in Sri Lanka."

February 4th by Bhavani Fonseka | Comments

Photos of the Day: Asia Celebrates the Arrival of 2013

A worker puts up a sign to bring in the new year ahead of Myanmar's first public New Year countdown celebration at the Myoma grounds in Yangon, Myanmar on December 31, 2012. (Soe Than WIN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Amidst face paint, fireworks and festivities, countries around Asia rejoice at the beginning of a new year.

January 1st by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photo of the Day: Greetings from Sri Lanka

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A man waves to the camera at the market in Kandy, Sri Lanka on September 1, 2012. (Carbajo.Sergio/Flickr)

December 21st by Boruo Chen | Comments

To Ensure Peace and Justice, International Community Must Lead by Example

Former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (C) arrives at the Bangkok Metropolitan Police headquarters on Dec. 9, 2011 for questioning over a deadly military crackdown he oversaw on mass opposition protests in Bangkok in April and May of 2010. (Joan Manuel Baliellas/AFP/Getty Images)

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A critical question confronts Thailand, Sri Lanka and other Asian nations: Is lasting peace possible in the absence of justice?

December 7th by Andrew Billo | Comments

Photo of the Day: Diehard Fanfare in Sri Lanka

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A dedicated fan cheers on the Sri Lankan cricket team in full hair and body paint in Colombo on September 18, 2012. (Photosightfaces/Flickr)

November 6th by Saira Siddiqi | Comments

Photo of the Day: Chased by the Sun in Sri Lanka

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A young man takes off running as the sun sets over Galle Forte in Southern Sri Lanka on January 9, 2012. (Photosightfaces/Flickr)

October 1st by Saira Siddiqi | Comments

Photo of the Day: Twilight at Kosgoda Beach, Sri Lanka

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Twilight at Kosgoda Beach, Sri Lanka on December 24, 2010. (Himash De Silva/Flickr)

August 15th by Sherley Wetherhold | Comments

Photo of the Day: A Pensive Observer in Sri Lanka

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A young monk watches a street parade amidst a full crowd in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka on May 5, 2012. (Brett Davies/Flickr)

July 31st by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photo of the Day: An Offering for the Gods in Sri Lanka

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A child at a temple in Sri Lanka holding three sticks of incense in offering (three sticks being traditionally reserved for gods) on May 5, 2012. (Photosightfaces/Flickr)

July 5th by Shuan Sim | Comments