Eyes

The sails of the Sydney Opera House are lit with artwork “La Macula” by French collective Superbien during the Vivid festival in central Sydney May 27, 2011. Vivid Sydney, a festival of light, music and ideas, will run until June 13. REUTERS

Remembering the fallen

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Volcanic ash

Icebergs covered in volcanic ash from the eruption of the Grimsvotn volcano float in a glacial lagoon below the Vatnajokull Glacier in Iceland May 27, 2011.  REUTERS

Meeting Fonseka

Several UNP MPs led by Co-deputy Leader of the UNP Sajith Premadasa visited former army commander Sarath Fonseka at the Welikada Prison this morning. The picture shows UNP MPs after their arrival at the Welikada Prison. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Against private pension

Several trade unions affiliated to the JVP today staged a protest campaign in front of the Fort Railway Station strongly urging the government to withdraw the proposed private sector pension scheme. Seen here are protestors at the campaign in front of a huge cut out of the President. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Victory Parade

The 2nd anniversary celebrations of the War Victory and Victory Parade was held at Galle Face presided by the President Mahinda Rajapaksa today. The picture shows President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the heads of the three armed forces during the commencement of the Victory Parade. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Out in space

Space shuttle Endeavour Commander Mark Kelly and station flight engineer Ron Garan can be seen in the window of the International Space Station's cupola in this photo taken by spacewalking astronaut Mike Fincke May 26, 2011.     REUTERS

On The Count Of Three

Rebel fighters take part in training in Giminis May 26, 2011. The government of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has contacted foreign states offering an immediate ceasefire, but there was scepticism that the proposal could end the three-month-old conflict. REUTERS

Norway marks Constitution Day

Marking the Norwegian Constitution Day, the Ambassador of Norway organized an event with the participation of several dignitaries. Seen here is former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in conversation with opposition member Ravi Karunanayake. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya 

Life back to normal

Almost two years since the end of the way, life in the Mullaithivu district seems to be returning to some normalcy. Seen here are people participating in day to day activities in the now liberated area. Pic by Samantha Perera 

Suspected poisoning of jumbo

An elephant about 25-30 years old was found dead in the Puttalam area today by wildlife officers. The veterinarians of the wild life department suspect that the elephant was poisoned and the examinations are taking place. Pics by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

Next generation in airline

SriLankan Airlines organized an IT exhibition, with the participation of 20+ world renowned vendors with their breakthrough products, technologies and flexible solutions. Aviation IT blends in a mixture of entertainment, bargains and a glimpse in to next generation of airline IT. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Spacewalking astronauts

Space shuttle Endeavour astronaut Andrew Feustel works outside the International Space Station during his spacewalk in this image provided by NASA and taken May 25, 2011. REUTERS

We are not alone

This collection of galaxy specimens, taken by NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, mission is pictured and released by  NASA May 25, 2011. It showcases galaxies of several types, from elegant grand design spirals to more patchy flocculent spirals. Some of the galaxies have roundish centers, while others have elongated central bars. The orientation of the galaxies varies as well, with some seeming to peer straight ba

Newborn sleep

Newborn babies rest in cots, listening to music played through loudspeakers in Saca Hospital in Kosice, east Slovakia May 25, 2011. The hospital uses music as therapy for newborn babies when they are separated from their mothers. REUTERS

UNP on pensions and leadership training

UNP parliament members held a press conference at the parliament today to discuss the proposed private pension scheme and the leadership training for university students. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Looking for missing children

A member of a search and rescue crew looks for missing children after a tornado ripped through the Falcon Lake area of Piedmont in Oklahoma May 24, 2011. Several tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon, the largest one striking El Reno, west of Oklahoma City, and continuing to the northeast, the National Weather Service said. REUTERS

In deep thought

An ethnic Hmong woman carries her son as she walks along a river near Sapa town in northern Lao Cai province, 350 km (217 miles) from Hanoi May 24, 2011. Picture taken May 24, 2011. REUTERS

Obama and Charles

U.S. President Barack Obama walks with Britain's Prince Charles (L) at the Winfield House in London May 24, 2011. REUTERS

Meeting the Royal couple

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talk to Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace, in London May 24, 2011. Obama on Tuesday begins a visit to Britain where he and Prime Minister David Cameron will review NATO action to help end conflict in Libya and Western policy towards uprisings in the Arab world.   REUTERS

Leaving Court

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka continuing his dock statement today in the white flag trial before the three judge bench of the trial at bar stated that, his assuming duties as the Army Commander was a threat to the LTTE. The picture shows the former army commander leaving the Court premises after the hearing. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Exchange Pleasantries

Sri Lankan Navy Commander Vice Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake (L), Airforce Commander Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama (C) and Army Commander Chief Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya (R) exchange pleasantries as they overlook a military parade rehersal in Colombo on May 24, 2011. Sri Lanka celebrates war heroes week with a spectacular military parade scheduled for May 27. The parade comes to celebrate the second year of the military wiping ou

Clashes at Chile

Demonstrators are dispersed by the police with a water cannon during clashes in the surroundings of the Congress in Valparaiso, at the same time Chilean President Sebastian Piñera delivers his annual message to the nation on May 21, 2011. AFP

Victory celebration

Fenerbahce players and team members celebrate with the Turkish Super League trophy during a ceremony at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium in Istanbul May 23, 2011. Fenerbahce won its 18th Turkish league title on Sunday. REUTERS

Yehh... we can do it

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) reacts after he was presented with a hurley from Ireland's Prime Minister Enda Kenny in Farmleigh near Dublin May 23, 2011. REUTERS

Army to share its war experience

Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya emphasizing the media on the preparations and on the agenda for the upcoming three day seminar ‘Defeating Terrorism: the Sri Lankan Experience.’ Nearly 300 delegates representing 42 countries will participate at the seminar will be held from May 31ST to June 2nd. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Ranil meets trade union leaders

Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesighe met leaders of trade unions this evening to discuss on the steps that should be taken to oppose the proposed private sector pension scheme where his party assured of a joint opposition struggle against it. Pic By Pradeep K. Pathirana

Postponed

The hearing of the petition filed by UNP Southern Provincial Council member against the appointment of UNP National organizer MP Ravi Karunanayake was postponed today. The picture shows UNP MP Thalatha Athukorala and MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara  exiting the Court complex after the hearing. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Setting a record

Twenty Estonian men yoked to the Tallink's cruise ship Baltic Queen move the 20.000-ton cruise ship, to set a new record, during the Tallinn's Maritime Days in Tallinn on May 20, 2011. The event was organised as one of the key events on Tallinn's Maritime Days by Tallink company. The Baltic Queen is one of the Baltic Sea's largest cruise ships, with a length of 212 meters, beam of 29 meters and weight of close to 20,000 tons. In

“Sea Biscuit”

Two-year-old Green Sea Turtle “Sea Biscuit”  with her front left flipper missing, swims towards food held by senior aquarist Marina Tsamoulos, in a tropical reef aquarium at Oceanworld Manly, north of Sydney. Sea Biscuit who was rescued by Oceanworld staff in 2009 and was so badly injured when washed ashore that she lost her front left flipper, has been handraised by Tsamoulos and has learnt to dive and swim with her remaining th