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Slow State
Many Tsunami victims recently surveyed by a think tank said they were willing to move away from the beach but were disappointed that the government was not doing enough to bring back normalcy.Many Tsunami victims recently surveyed by a think tank said they were willing to move away from the beach but were disappointed that […]
Sri Lanka says will ‘review’ peace process after killing
Sri Lanka Monday said it will undertake a “serious review” of the Norwegian-backed peace process following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar by suspected Tamil Tiger rebels.Sri Lanka Monday said it will undertake a “serious review” of the Norwegian-backed peace process following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar by suspected Tamil Tiger rebels. […]
Sri Lanka vows to share power with Tamils despite assassination
Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga vowed to press ahead with a plan to share power with minority Tamils despite the assassination of her foreign minister by suspected Tamil rebels.Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga vowed to press ahead with a plan to share power with minority Tamils despite the assassination of her foreign minister by suspected […]
Mobs pull down flags honouring slain Sri Lankan minister
United Nations flags at half mast were pulled down at offices in Sri Lanka’s rebel-held north Monday by mobs opposed to the show of respect for slain Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, a UN official said.United Nations flags at half mast were pulled down at offices in Sri Lanka’s rebel-held north Monday by mobs opposed to […]
‘s assassins
Sri Lanka has rounded up scores of potential suspects during a massive hunt for Tamil Tiger rebels suspected of gunning down the foreign minister in an attack that has strained an already shaky ceasefire.Sri Lanka has rounded up scores of potential suspects during a massive hunt for Tamil Tiger rebels suspected of gunning down the […]
Scores rounded up as Sri Lanka hunts minister’s assassins
Sri Lanka has rounded up scores of potential suspects during a massive hunt for Tamil Tiger rebels suspected of gunning down the foreign minister in an attack that has strained an already shaky ceasefire.Sri Lanka has rounded up scores of potential suspects during a massive hunt for Tamil Tiger rebels suspected of gunning down the […]
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 fights shy from banning Tamil Tigers
The Sri Lankan government says it’s still too premature to ban the Tamil Tiger rebels, following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar on Friday.The Sri Lankan government says it’s still too premature to ban the Tamil Tiger rebels, following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar on Friday. “It’s quite premature at this moment,” […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]