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SRI LANKA: Army rejects shelling accusation
The Sri Lanka Army killed 129 civilians and wounded 282 in heavy shelling yesterday, according to...
Sri LankaGULF STATES/SOUTH ASIA: Remittance falls hurt region
Remittances to developing nations could fall by a greater-than-expected 8% this year as the...
Gulf StatesINDIA: Ethnicity complicates regional relations
A 60-year old man committed self-immolation yesterday in the Sivakasi area of Tamil Nadu. This...
IndiaSRI LANKA: Growth will fall away further
The economy grew by 6% last year, the Department of Census and Statistics reported yesterday.
Sri LankaSRI LANKA: Rajapakse ill-placed to win peace
The Ministry of Defence said yesterday that government troops have captured Puthukkudiyiruppu,...
Sri LankaSRI LANKA: India calls for political settlement
Speaking in parliament today, Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee called for a...
Sri LankaSRI LANKA: Authorities dodge balance of payments issue
Slowing exports, higher import costs and capital flight resulted in a serious balance of payment...
Sri LankaSRI LANKA: LTTE decimated, but insurgency to continue
With the army pressing its assault on remaining rebel-held areas, Defence Secretary Gotabaya...
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