WikiLeaks moved

A screen shot of a web browser shows the wikileaks.ch home page with a portrait of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange next to the out of service wikileaks.com domain, in Lavigny December 4, 2010. WikiLeaks moved its website address to the Swiss http:/wikileaks.ch on Friday after two U.S. Internet providers ditched it and Paris tried to ban French servers from hosting its database of leaked information. REUTERS

Air support

A Greek plane drops water over a forest fire in the village of Ein Hod near the northern city of Haifa December 4, 2010. Israel struggled on Saturday to contain a huge forest fire that has killed 42 people and raged on for a third day near the port city of Haifa.  REUTERS

Sarkozy's in India

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy are greeted with flowers as they arrive at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in Bangalore December 4, 2010. Sarkozy arrived on a four-day visit to India. REUTERS

After five years…

Two sluice gates of the Victoria Reservoir automatically opened today for the first time since 2005. All seven gates are expected to open if the prevailing heavy showers in the area continue

Tarantula mail

A confiscated tarantula is shown in this photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice to Reuters in December. A German man who allegedly shipped hundreds of live tarantulas into the United States through the mail was charged on Friday with illegally importing wildlife.  REUTERS

Portable home

Visitors take photos of an egg-shaped mobile house near its owner Dai Haifei's office building in Beijing. Dai, who is from central China's Hunan province and cannot afford Beijing's high rental prices, has been living in the house which costs about 6427 yuan ($965). The house is made of bamboo strips, steel bars, heat prevention and waterproof materials, sacks filled with fermented wood chips and grass seeds, as well as one solar-cel

For better salaries

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Happy to be home

President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in the island today after his visit to the United Kingdom. The President is seen here being greeted by Government Minister and supporters after his arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Wimal in action

Government Minister Wimal Weerawansa is seen here protesting in front of the British High Commission today against the treatment President Mahinda Rajapaksa received during his recent UK visit. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Memories from past

A torpedo attack on the Hwachon Reservoir dam by Attack Squadron 195 from the USS Princeton is seen May 1, 1951. Picture taken May 1, 1951. REUTERS

Teachers protest

Teachers of the Colombo Educational zone urged the authorities today to take measures to pay the salary arrears of more than Rs. 2 billion to the teachers countrywide and vowed to take strong union actions if their requests are left unanswered. Seen here are some of the teachers taking part in a protest near Ananda College in Maradana. Pics by Waruna Wanniarachchi

MR meets Liam Fox

President Mahinda Rajapaksa met Dr. Liam Fox Secretary of state for Defense of United Kingdom in London yesterday (Dec 1). They discussed aspects of the wider sharing of power in Sri Lanka, and development assistance from the UK. Pix Sudath Silva

Nurses Protest

The Government Nursing Officers Association today conducted a one hour walk out and Sathyagraha Campaign at the National hospital and in hospitals throughout the island urging the government to fulfill several demands made by them.  Seen here is a patient being wheeled into the accident ward of the National Hospital during the campaign. Pic By Pradeep Pathirana

Eco friendly

Workers assemble Nissan Motor's all-electric vehicle, the Leaf, on the production line at Oppama plant in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo in this handout photo released by Nissan on October. Over the past few years, Nissan executive Eiji Makino has met with leaders around the globe pursuing an unconventional strategy: lining up support for the Leaf before it was even on the road. Electric cars need to recharge around town and a growing number of g

"Light for Rights"

Health workers and students release balloons after they staged a march through the Philippine capital to spread awareness about AIDS during the World AIDS day in Manila December 1, 2010. REUTERS

60th Anniversary of SL navy

The commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe inspecting the parade of female sailors before his formal address to the naval personnel of the Western Naval Command to mark the 60th anniversary of the Sri Lanka navy. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya

Ranil addresses JSS

UNP affiliated Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya today said that they would begin their struggle for a salary increment this Friday at the Fort Railway Station. Seen here is Opposition Leader, Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking at the meeting. Pic By Pradeep Pathirana

Demanding action

A group of supporters of UNPer Palitha Range Bandara from Puttalam held a protest outside the UNP Headquarters “Sirikotha,” for the UNP’s lack of action against the assault on him during General Elections this year. Pics by Nisal Baduge

Wemedilla reservoir spills over

Wemedilla reservoir on the boundary of Dambulla and Naula Divisional Secretariat divisions started to spill over last morning. Police requested the people not to visit the site to watch the spill over. Pic By Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa

The most wonderful time of the year

The 78th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is pictured after the lighting ceremony in New York November 30, 2010.  REUTERS

Aids Day in Sydney

A sculpture stands in front of The Sydney Opera House which is bathed in red light to signify the launch of World Aids Day November 30, 2010. U2 front man Bono was joined the Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard as some of the city's iconic landmarks were bathed in red light to signify World Aids Day which falls on 1 December. REUTERS

Calling for Fonseka’s release

A protest calling for the release of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka organized by Lawyers for Democracy and several other law groups was held in Hulfsdrop this afternoon. The picture shows several protestors during the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Campaigning against AIDS

A woman walks past a red ribbon, the symbol of the worldwide campaign against AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), hanging outside the World Health Organization headquarters in Manila November 30, 2010. World AIDS Day will be observed on December 1.REUTERS

About to blow

Mount Sinabung volcano spews smoke in Suka Nalu village in the district of Tanah Karo, in Indonesia's North Sumatra province August 30, 2010. The Indonesian volcano that erupted for the first time in centuries on Sunday spewed fresh plumes of smoke early on Monday morning, causing panic in nearby villages and delaying local flights, officials said on Monday. REUTERS

Military drill

Crew members of the U.S. Navy's USS George Washington aircraft carrier stand beside an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet during joint military drills between the U.S. and South Korea in the West Sea November 29, 2010. The U.S. and South Korean militaries started a massive drill on Sunday. South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said he felt responsibility for failing to protect citizens from North Korea's shelling last week and warned the North agai

Blessings for the foreign guests

Pakistan Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi is seen here tying pirith threads on the arm of High Commissioner of Pakistan for Sri Lanka Her Excellency Seema Illahi Baloch during their visit to the Dharmayathanaya in Maharagama today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A warm welcome

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Parliamentary complex this morning. Here, he was being greeted by the Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa and other Members of Parliament. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshan

Not guilty

Former UNP member A.R.M.A Cadar, Deputy Minster of Environment  who was remanded on the charges of disproportion of Samurdhi Funds along with two others was acquitted by the Colombo Magistrate today. pic by Nisal Baduge

“Santa Fun Run”

More than 1,000 people dressed up as Santa Claus sit together on the steps of the Sydney Opera House after finishing the annual “Santa Fun Run” for charity on November 28, 2010. More than 1,500 Santas were expected to suit up and take part in the race around Sydney Harbour to raise money for disabled and disadvantaged children. AFP

Monkey Buffet

A long-tailed macaque eats food at the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival in Lopburi, 150km (94 miles) north of Bangkok, November 28, 2010. The festival provides food and drinks to the local monkey population, which numbers more than 2,000, to thank them for drawing tourists to the town. REUTERS