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Obama administration urged to join Mine Ban Treaty

... Rebels used mines in at least seven other countries last year, he said, including Myanmar and probably Sri Lanka. (Editing by Todd Eastham).

Mon, Nov 23 2009

Sri Lanka sets date for presidential poll

By Ranga Sirilal COLOMBO, Nov 23 - Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa has called a presidential election for mid-January, government sources said on Monday ...

Mon, Nov 23 2009

Sri Lanka to hold presidential poll first - minister

COLOMBO, Nov 23 - Sri Lanka's will hold presidential elections, probably in mid-January but ahead of a parliamentary poll, a senior cabinet minister said on ...

Mon, Nov 23 2009

Reuters South Asia News highlights 1137 GMT Nov 23

... It led to clashes between Hindus and Muslims that left hundreds dead across the country.[ID:nDEL426709] - - - - COLOMBO - Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa ...

Mon, Nov 23 2009

Reuters South Asia News highlights 1200 GMT Nov 23

... It led to clashes between Hindus and Muslims that left hundreds dead across the country.[ID:nDEL426709] - - - - COLOMBO - Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa ...

Mon, Nov 23 2009

Sri Lanka to declare early poll date on Monday - official

COLOMBO, Nov 22 - Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapaksa will announce a date for early national elections on Monday, a senior government official said. ...

Sun, Nov 22 2009

Sri Lanka to open refugee camps ahead of polls

COLOMBO - Sri Lanka said on Saturday it will allow greater freedom of movement to refugees held in military-guarded camps from next month, after facing ...

Sat, Nov 21 2009

Sri Lanka to open refugee camps ahead of polls

(Adds UN statement paragraphs 9-10) By Ranga Sirilal and Shihar Aneez COLOMBO, Nov 21 - Sri Lanka said on Saturday it will allow greater freedom of movement to ...

Sat, Nov 21 2009

Sri Lanka to open refugee camps ahead of polls

By Ranga Sirilal and Shihar Aneez COLOMBO, Nov 21 - Sri Lanka said on Saturday it will allow greater freedom of movement to refugees held in military-guarded ...

Sat, Nov 21 2009

Q+AS.Lanka's top general signals bid for presidency

By Shihar Aneez COLOMBO, Nov 20 - Sarath Fonseka, who quit as Sri Lanka's top general after the end of a 25-year war, has said he plans now to fight for ...

Fri, Nov 20 2009