Develop sufficient spaces within economies to face complexities
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Asia’s fast growth track is also evident from
many of its indicators that we see at present. But, we must
appreciate that this continuous transformation would not take place
unless the Asian nations continue to take the right steps. That is
why the current political and economic leaders have a great
responsibility in guiding the Asian nations to prosperity, in a
sustainable path. Such a journey will encounter many risks and
challenges,
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LTTE manipulation of videos
More suspicious was the second video, that of
what seemed to be an aerial attack. It may be viewed on
www.youtube.com/reconcilesrilanka. The first part had planes flying
and smoke rising, but the main substance was the footage of wailing
over dead bodies. Some of the wailing also seemed exaggerated and
false, but that is of course a subjective view. Clear was the fact
that nothing actually connected the latter pictures to the former,
and it seemed clear to even an amateur eye like mine that there had
been a great deal of editing,
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Gullible or blind by choice?
It is a fact that the LTTE prayed to the West
for moral support during their 30 year ruthless terrorist operation
in Sri Lanka on the grounds of alleged ‘discrimination’. And they
were able to make this allegation ever so convincing since they had
cultivated enough influence with the media organizations in the
Western countries. Therefore, just as they expected, their prayers
were often answered by way of criticism of the government’s human
rights record by international human rights agencies,
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