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All-out war unlikely despite Sri Lanka killing, analysts say
Sri Lanka’s peace initiative suffered a major setback when suspected Tamil Tiger rebels assassinated the foreign minister, but analysts say the troubled nation is unlikely to race toward all-out war.Sri Lanka’s peace initiative suffered a major setback when suspected Tamil Tiger rebels assassinated the foreign minister, but analysts say the troubled nation is unlikely to […]
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Kadirgamar assassinated
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was assassinated on Friday night by unidentified snipers in the capital, the military and hospital sources said.Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was assassinated on Friday night by unidentified snipers in the capital, the military and hospital sources said. Kadirgamar, 73, was hit by several bullets in the head […]
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Kadirgamar dead after sniper attack: hospital
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has died in hospital after being shot by a sniper in the capital, hospital spokeswoman Pushpa Soysa told AFP.Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has died in hospital after being shot by a sniper in the capital, hospital spokeswoman Pushpa Soysa told AFP. He was pronounced dead after four […]
Sri Lanka foreign minister warned of assassination bid: police chief
Sri Lankan security authorities admitted a security lapse Saturday after the sniper assassination of the nation’s foreign minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar.Sri Lankan security authorities admitted a security lapse Saturday after the sniper assassination of the nation’s foreign minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar. Colombo police chief Chandra Fernando said the killers, believed to be two, shot the minister Friday […]
State of emergency in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s President declared a state of emergency on Saturday following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar at his residence late Friday.Sri Lanka’s President declared a state of emergency on Saturday following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar at his residence late Friday. Kadirgamar 73, was shot in the head and chest by […]
‘s Foreign Minister Kadirgamar assassinated
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was assassinated on Friday night by unidentified snipers in the capital, the military and hospital sources said.Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was assassinated on Friday night by unidentified snipers in the capital, the military and hospital sources said. Kadirgamar, 73, was hit by several bullets in the head […]
‘s Foreign Minister Kadirgamar dead after sniper attack: hospital
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has died in hospital after being shot by a sniper in the capital, hospital spokeswoman Pushpa Soysa told AFP.Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has died in hospital after being shot by a sniper in the capital, hospital spokeswoman Pushpa Soysa told AFP. He was pronounced dead after four […]
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister shot, in critical condition
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has been shot and critically wounded by an unidentified attacker in the capital, police and doctors say Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has been shot and critically wounded by an unidentified attacker in the capital, police and doctors say Kadirgamar, 73, was shot on Friday night near his […]
Galloping taxes fail to rein Sri Lanka’s thirst for wheels
Galloping taxes on imported vehicles and higher fuel costs have failed to curb Sri Lanka’s thirst for new wheels, industry watchers said Friday. Galloping taxes on imported vehicles and higher fuel costs have failed to curb Sri Lanka’s thirst for new wheels, industry watchers said Friday. The car industry was hit by a tsunami after […]
‘s thirst for wheels
Galloping taxes on imported vehicles and higher fuel costs have failed to curb Sri Lanka’s thirst for new wheels, industry watchers said Friday. Galloping taxes on imported vehicles and higher fuel costs have failed to curb Sri Lanka’s thirst for new wheels, industry watchers said Friday. The car industry was hit by a tsunami after […]