Sri Lanka

Losses in Hong Kong (-2.7), Tokyo (0.8), Shanghai (-0.4), Seoul (-1.3). Influence of new elections in Greece and its possible pullout of euro zone, but also fears of a clampdown on loans by China.. Chinese banks, PetroChina and even gambling are in crisis.

families of Navy, Air Force, Army and Police personnel. For an Anglican priest, it is the attempt to create a Sinhalese and Buddhist majority population. Criticism of human rights activists: risk of ethnic crisis.

Defence Ministry makes the announcement. Survivors and human rights activists criticise the decision, seeing it as just a way to curry favour with the international community. A year ago, the government had made a similar promise, which it did not keep.

Falsely charge of murder, the young woman has been in jail since she was 17. The European Union is closely monitoring the case. For Saudi authorities, the "case is not yet closed." Sri Lanka is trying to get the victim's family to pardon her.

The Sri Lanka Tea Board comes out in favour of blended varieties to increase overall revenues. The island nation is the world's main exporter of 'Pure Ceylon Tea,' a finely aromatic but expensive variety of tea. In order to cut prices, foreign companies mix it with lower quality tea, but the government criticises the move, warning it could undermine the country's reputation.

A group of women religious met to understand the problem and develop practical ways to help the population. The price of flour, milk powder, cooking gas and cement are all up, and ordinary Sri Lankans have a hard time stretching their money till the end of the month. The government is instead more interested in plans to turn the island nation into a 'Wonder of Asia'.

In Tokyo -2.75%, Hong Kong -2.43, Seoul -1.81, Shanghai -0.26: the lowest in six months. The Euro falls to lowest since January. Fears that victory of anti-austerity parties will reject programs to reign in public debt, creating division in the eurozone. From 2009-2010 governments in Spain, Italy, Ireland, Great Britain, Portugal, Denmark, as well as France and Greece have changed. Signs of change in Germany.

According to the Global Heritage Fund (GHF), economic growth, war and mass tourism are the main cause of "irreparable loss and destruction." The danger is dramatically underestimated and funds for protection and conservation are limited. A Buddhist monastery in Afghanistan and the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam in Thailand are among the sites at risk.

The local diocese organised the 'Christu Shanthi Challenging Cup' to help youths know each and themselves. Almost 150 participants in 14 teams took part in the event. The winners received a trophy and prize money of 10,000 rupees (S$ 75).

Unemployment, daily contracts, exploitation, denial of rights, meager salaries, a Catholic priest denounces the "pathetic situation" of workers on the holiday dedicated to them. An Anglican bishop criticizes President Rajapaksa’s "Wonder of Asia” project "only capable of exploiting the people."

All six are Catholic from Negombo. They disappeared six months ago. They were rescued by a Spanish naval vessel, the Infanta Elena, involved in anti-piracy activity with the European Union Naval Forces. Speaking about their government, some of the wives said, "No one helped us."

For days, monks and lay Buddhists have called for the demolition of a Hindu temple and a mosque built in the sacred area of Dambulla. According to the followers of Buddha, the places of worship were built illegally. Criticism from the Catholic, Muslim and Hindu world: "An insult to all Buddhists in the country." Golden Temple, Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the major Buddhist temples in the world also located in the area.