Deserters from the Karuna Group offer new insight into the workings of the Sri Lanka Army’s paramilitary campaign.

Why has the international community’s extraordinary focus recently on humanitarian standards has been received with such skepticism?

Tensions had already risen in Vavuniya after grenades were tossed into the building where the rally’s organizing committee was meeting.

Why the massacre of staff and patients at Jaffna hospital become emblematic of the IPKF

International ceasefire monitors warn the ceasefire is being undermined and call for talks.

In a very close run presidential contest, malpractice could make a very significant difference'

The tension is reflective of underlying hostility against the continuing Army occupation.

Japan takes greater role in self-defence * Delhi bombers’ identity remains uncertain * New abuse claims in Afghanistan * CIA seeks exemption on cruelty

Morocco has held on to a territory rich in phosphates, fish stocks and, perhaps, offshore oil.

As much as 30% of the affected areas have not been reached, which means at least 200,000 people not getting assistance.

Growing disparities are driving workers from the world’s poorest countries across borders.

For about $10 a year, we can improve their chances of living beyond one year of age by 15%'

Do the Tamils really expect the international community to heed our call? Or is there another reason for the Resurgence events?

What is Kumaratunga’s legacy?