The Sri Lankan Conflict

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Sri Lanka candidates launch presidential campaigns - AFP

Dec 18, 2009 8:01 AM

AFPSri Lanka candidates launch presidential campaignsAFPCOLOMBO — Sri Lanka's main presidential candidates addressed public rallies on Friday at the start of official campaigning for what is expect...

Sri Lanka economy expands post-war - AFP

Dec 18, 2009 1:21 AM

AFPSri Lanka economy expands post-warAFPCOLOMBO — Sri Lanka's economic growth accelerated at its fastest pace this year after the end of a bloody ethnic civil war in May, helped by new investment, ...

Rajapaksa, Fonseka Lead Sri Lanka Election Candidates - Bloomberg

Dec 17, 2009 10:07 PM

AFPRajapaksa, Fonseka Lead Sri Lanka Election CandidatesBloombergSri Lanka's central bank forecasts the economy will grow as much as 6 percent in 2010 after expanding 3.5 percent this year as the e...

Sri Lanka presidential rivals hand in nominations - AFP

Dec 17, 2009 1:48 AM

The HinduSri Lanka presidential rivals hand in nominationsAFPCOLOMBO — Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse and his main rival in elections next month, former army general Sarath Fonseka, handed ...

EU to suspend trade concessions to Sri Lanka - AFP

Dec 16, 2009 10:45 PM

Ceylon Daily NewsEU to suspend trade concessions to Sri LankaAFPSri Lanka, which ended a decades-old internal conflict with Tamil Tiger rebels in May, is one of 16 countries benefiting from an EU d...

S.Lankan execution video authentic: British daily - AFP

Dec 15, 2009 12:05 AM

guardian.co.ukS.Lankan execution video authentic: British dailyAFPLONDON — Video footage that allegedly shows Sri Lankan troops executing prisoners during the final stages of its battle against Tam...

Tsunami-hit communities ready for future: Bill Clinton - Reuters

Dec 14, 2009 4:23 PM

ReutersTsunami-hit communities ready for future: Bill ClintonReutersAceh was so devastated by the tsunami, said Clinton, the only way for the people to recover was to work together, but in Sri Lank...

Sri Lanka: UN envoy on children and armed conflict ends visit - UN News Centre

Dec 11, 2009 12:23 PM

IdahoStatesman.comSri Lanka: UN envoy on children and armed conflict ends visitUN News Centre11 December 2009 – A senior United Nations official today wrapped up a visit to Sri Lanka aimed at deter...

Sri Lankan conflict evokes pivotal legend

Jul 19, 2009 1:34 AM

Excerpt ...the men is one of the most celebrated moments in Sri Lankan history, and the last time, until two months ago, that a Sri Lankan ruler won such a decisive victory over a mortal threat...