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"Government celebrates War Heroes Day,," while Tamils observe 'Tamils Genocide Day'
Cardinal Malcom Ranjith has criticized the government over the delay of justice for the Easter attack victims.
"I must say if the police didn't take that action, 300 -400 would have been killed by now,"
Sri Lanka sees first death in anti-government protests
Former AG had said "there was a grand conspiracy in place" with regard Easter attack.
Demonstrations continued into Sunday night as they occupied Galle Face Green
Legal action will be taken against such violent elements, said Gunaratne.
Social media activists had planned national protests at several locations on Sunday
I think extremist is wrong. I think the correct word is terrorist
On a 10 - day mission
"We are confident that we will have the GSP plus for a while. But it does not mean that we should take it lightly."
Foreign Ministry urges locals in Ukraine to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara
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The darkest hour in Europe since World War II: Stoltenberg
The cardinal also accused the authorities of “abducting” those demanding justice for the victims.
Sri Lanka likely to face strong criticism over its human rights situation, diplomats say
He claimed there was no attempt by the police to uncover the truth
“I think we (China and Sri Lanka) should and could do more in this field.”
It is a serious claim
I am confident that the New Year will provide an opportunity to further the steps
"I think this will earn Sri Lankans some reputation internationally," Alahapperuma said.
He has not read the Koran, only the “Sally” part of his name is Muslim
Germany is among top three importing and exporting nations of the world
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