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President participates in a media briefing at Thirupathi

2008-07-12 22:26:25 Views 103262

President Rajapakse has said that there is nothing wrong in the national leaders seeking the protection of their own security personnel while they are abroad... Full Story »

Amnesty condemns Buttala attack

2008-07-12 09:50:33 Views 50019

London based rights watchdog, Amnesty International (AI), has condemned the continuous attacks on civilians in Sri Lanka... Full Story »

Bomb on train near Sri Lanka's capital kills 8

2008-05-27 00:43:54 Views 50591

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) � A bomb ripped through part of a packed passenger train during evening rush hour Monday, killing eight people and wounding 70 others near the Sri Lankan capital... Full Story »

Microsoft's Google challenge remains

2008-05-06 22:39:29 Views 49020

With Yahoo bid looking dead, analysts expect company to spend substantially on other Internet acquisitions.. Full Story »

Tamil Tigers using electoral list, RCMP say

2008-05-06 22:31:20 Views 48777

Secret profiling strategy helps outlawed group raise $50,000 a month for terror campaign in Sri Lanka, police affidavit alleges .. Full Story »

Explosion in a bus in Mt. Lavinia

2008-02-24 03:52:43 Views 49891

A bomb exploded in a bus at Mt.Lavinia junction a short while ago (around 11 am). According to initial reports 14 people sustained injuries in the blast... Full Story »

At least 8 killed, 100 wounded in bombing in Sri Lanka's capital

2008-02-03 17:53:36 Views 49794

A suicide bomber blew herself up at the main railway station in Sri Lanka's capital Sunday killing eight people and wounding 100 more, the military and a hospital official said... Full Story »

Zoo blast rattles Sri Lanka ahead of independence day

2008-02-03 01:16:22 Views 49416

A hand grenade attack inside Sri Lanka's main zoo wounded at least six visitors on Sunday and prompted tighter security in the capital ahead of independence day celebrations this week. .. Full Story »