More than 1,000 civilians escape Sri Lanka war: military
March 22, 2009 (AFP) - More than 1,000 civilians fled Sri Lanka's war zone as government troops fought to wipe out separatist Tamil Tiger rebels, the military …
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Sri Lanka Tamil Tiger threat puts Indian airports on alert
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, March 21, 2009 (AFP) - India tightened security at three major airports in the southern state of Kerala after a call threatening attacks by …
UN urged to act over jailed Sri Lankan reporters
March 18, 2009 (AFP) - A media rights group on Wednesday urged the United Nations to intervene on behalf of two Sri Lankan journalists being held on charges …
More civilians flee Sri Lanka fighting: military
March 19, 2009 (AFP) - Civilians are continuing to flee Sri Lanka's war zone as security forces step up an offensive against Tamil Tigers, with another 31 …
Sri Lanka to protest against pro-Tiger rallies abroad
March 19, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka will lodge strong protests with countries where there have been demonstrations in favour of the island's separatist Tamil …
Sri Lanka says EU diplomats may visit war-torn north
March 18, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka said Wednesday it would open up its war-torn north to international scrutiny, days after the UN said it suspected war crimes …
Disease risk in Sri Lanka war zone: Red Cross
March 17, 2009 (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people trapped by fighting in Sri Lanka's north are facing serious risks of disease due to shortages of clean water …
Sri Lanka troops take Tiger ‘court’
March 16, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lankan troops pushed deeper into remaining Tamil Tiger-held territory and captured a rebel court house in weekend battles, the …
Sri Lanka UN says staff forcibly recruited by Tigers
March 16, 2009 (AFP) - The United Nations said Monday one of its employees and his teenage daughter had been forcibly recruited by Tamil Tiger rebels to battle …
Sri Lanka troops kill another 32 rebels: military
March 15, 2009 (AFP) - Government forces shot dead at least 32 Tamil Tiger rebels in north-eastern Sri Lanka, the defence ministry said on Sunday, as troops …
Clinton concerned over Sri Lanka ‘safe zone’ deaths
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2009 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday to express her "deep concern" …
UN charges of civilian killings unsubstantiated: Sri Lanka minister
March 14, 2009 (AFP) - Charges by the United Nations that 2,800 civilians had been killed in Sri Lanka in recent weeks were "unsubstantiated," Human Rights …
Sri Lanka troops claim 32 Tigers killed
March 13, 2009 (AFP) - At least 32 Tamil Tiger rebels have died in the latest push by Sri Lankan government troops into the rebels' shrinking fiefdom, the …
Sri Lanka conflict: UN chief fears war crimes on both sides
GENEVA, March 13, 2009 (AFP) - United Nations' human rights chief Navi Pillay said Friday she feared both sides could be guilty of war crimes in the Sri Lanka …
Sri Lanka needs devolution after fighting: India
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka needs true devolution of power to minority Tamils if it wants to permanently end its long-running ethnic war, …
Sri Lanka troops kill 12 more rebels: military
March 12, 2009 (AFP) - Security forces captured more territory in northeastern Sri Lanka after heavy fighting that killed at least 12 rebels, the military said …
Sri Lanka Tigers accused of misusing UN food aid
March 11, 2009 (AFP) - The United Nations on Wednesday accused the Tamil Tigers of siphoning off food meant for severely malnourished children in Sri Lanka's …
Deflation worries stalk India economy as growth slows
NEW DELHI, March 11, 2009 (AFP) - It was less than a year ago that Indians watched inflation shoot to dizzying 13-year highs but now they are worried about …
Ten killed in Sri Lanka blast: policee
March 10, 2009 (AFP)- At least 10 people were killed Tuesday and another 25, including two ministers, were wounded in a suicide bomb attack in southern Sri …
Fifteen dead, minister hurt in Sri Lanka suicide attack
March 10, 2009 (AFP) - At least 15 people were killed Tuesday and another 60, including a government minister, were wounded in a suicide bombing in southern …