News: Sri Lanka

We have started to collect the most important news related to Sri Lanka in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Sri Lanka – overview

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• December 21st 2009 – November 12th 2009
• November 9th 2009 – September 18th 2009
• September 17th 2009 – July 25th 2009
• July 23rd 2009 – June 4th 2009
• June 2nd 2009 – May 18th 2009
• May 18th 2009 – May 1st 2009
• April 30th 2009 – April 14th 2009
• April 13th 2009 – March 8th 2009
• March 8th 2009 – February 13th 2009
• February 12th 2009 – January 24th 2009
• January 23rd 2009 – December 15th 2008
• December 11th 2008 – October 9th 2008
• October 6th 2008 – July 31st 2008
• July 31st 2008 – May 9th 2008
• May 9th 2008 – March 11th 2008
• March 10th 2008 – January 16th 2008
• January 16th 2008 – December 15th 2007
• December 14th 2007 – November 2nd 2007
• November 1st 2007 – July 17th 2007
• July 14th 2007 – May 3rd 2007
• May 2nd 2007 – March 28th 2007
• March 27th 2007 – February 9th 2007
• February 8th 2007 – November 29th 2006
• November 28th 2006 – October 12th 2006
• October 12th 2006 – August 17th 2006
• August 16th 2006 – July 31st 2006
• July 31st 2006 – June 17th 2006
• June 16th 2006 – May 11th 2006
• May 10th 2006 – April 5th 2006
• March 31st 2006 – January 7th 2006
• January 4th 2006 – December 10th 2005
• December 9th 2005 – November 12th 2005

Sri Lanka: news

Sri Lanka ceasefire formally ends

Wednesday, January 16th 2008, 1:03

The ceasefire between Sri Lanka's government and the Tamil Tigers formally comes to an end.
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Japan 'reviews' aid to Sri Lanka

Tuesday, January 15th 2008, 11:22
related countries: Japan

The Japanese peace envoy to Sri Lanka says that the end of the ceasefire may make it necessary to review Japanese aid.
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Three killed in Sri Lanka attack

Monday, January 14th 2008, 9:42

Military officials in Sri Lanka say two soldiers and a civilian have been killed in a roadside bomb attack.
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Sri Lankan was 50 years on remand

Sunday, January 13th 2008, 15:39

A man is released from prison in Sri Lanka after being held on remand for 50 years without conviction.
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Sri Lanka claims 59 rebel deaths

Saturday, January 12th 2008, 11:01

Sri Lanka's military says it has killed 59 rebels in the latest fighting - a claim dismissed by the Tamil Tigers.
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Sri Lanka bombs Tiger 'sea base'

Friday, January 11th 2008, 12:01

The Sri Lanka government dismisses a call by Tamil Tiger rebels for both sides to observe a 2002 ceasefire.
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Tamil Tigers in ceasefire appeal

Thursday, January 10th 2008, 11:57

Tamil Tiger rebels say they are willing to abide by a truce which Sri Lanka's government is abandoning.
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Tight security for Sri Lankan MPs

Wednesday, January 9th 2008, 10:08

Sri Lanka increases security for members of parliament a day after a minister is assassinated.
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Sri Lankan minister dies in blast

Tuesday, January 8th 2008, 15:29
related places: Colombo

A Sri Lankan minister is killed in a powerful roadside bomb blast near the capital, Colombo, doctors say.
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Emirates to end Lanka deal

Monday, January 7th 2008, 17:52

Emirates says that it is ending its management contract with Sri Lanka's national carrier in March.
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Sri Lanka clashes toll 'over 70'

Monday, January 7th 2008, 10:09

More than 70 Tamil Tiger rebels and four soldiers have been killed since Saturday in clashes, Sri Lanka's government says.
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Tamil intelligence chief killed

Sunday, January 6th 2008, 12:35

The intelligence head of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels is killed, as violence continues in the north of the island.
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S Lanka clashes 'kill 26 rebels'

Saturday, January 5th 2008, 16:35

The Sri Lankan military claims it has killed 26 separatist rebels in four different clashes.
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Sri Lanka 'needs UN monitors'

Friday, January 4th 2008, 10:28
related countries: United States

US-based Human Rights Watch says the UN should send observers to monitor the fighting in Sri Lanka.
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S Lanka move worries mediators

Thursday, January 3rd 2008, 6:20
related countries: Norway

Norwegian peace mediators voice concern at Sri Lanka's decision to end a ceasefire with Tamil Tiger rebels.
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Sri Lanka ends truce with rebels

Wednesday, January 2nd 2008, 17:47

The Sri Lankan government formally withdraws from a ceasefire agreement with Tamil Tiger rebels.
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Deadly bus bomb in Colombo

Wednesday, January 2nd 2008, 5:47
related places: Colombo

A bomb in the Sri Lankan capital kills at least four and injures 20, police and military officials say.
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Leading Sri Lanka Tamil MP killed

Tuesday, January 1st 2008, 9:01
related places: Colombo

A leading Tamil opposition MP is Sri Lankan is shot dead at a Hindu temple in the capital Colombo, officials say.
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Commandos free Sri Lanka minister

Thursday, December 27th 2007, 11:46

Sri Lankan security forces free a government minister who had been locked up by angry TV journalists.
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'Tamil Tigers hit' in naval clash

Wednesday, December 26th 2007, 12:33

Sri Lanka's military says it has sunk several boats and killed rebels in a clash with the Tamil Tigers.
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Cricket: England 'will improve'

Saturday, December 22nd 2007, 23:07
related countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom

Captain Michael Vaughan believes England will be stronger for their forthcoming tour of New Zealand after their defeat in Sri Lanka.
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Fifth day Third Test as it happened

Saturday, December 22nd 2007, 10:39
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Galle

England draw the final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle but they lose the series 1-0.
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Sri Lanka seal series win

Saturday, December 22nd 2007, 10:37
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Galle

England draw the final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle but lose the series 1-0.
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'Concern' over ex-rebel passport

Friday, December 21st 2007, 14:01
related countries: United Kingdom

The UK "expresses concern" to Sri Lanka over a false diplomatic passport issued to ex-rebel leader Col Karuna.
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Woeful England collapse in Galle

Thursday, December 20th 2007, 12:31
related places: Galle

England need 416 to avoid an innings defeat against Sri Lanka in Galle after collapsing to 81 all out on day three.
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Cricket: England collapse in Galle

Thursday, December 20th 2007, 11:50
related places: Galle

England end day three of the third Test needing 416 to avoid an innings defeat to Sri Lanka.
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Tamil Tiger leader 'hurt in raid'

Thursday, December 20th 2007, 6:42

Sri Lanka's military says Tamil Tiger leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was injured in an air force raid last month.
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Cricket: Lanka frustrate England

Wednesday, December 19th 2007, 12:07
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Galle

Mahela Jayawardene hits a Sri Lanka record 21st century as his side reach 384-6 on day two of the final Test in Galle.
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Cricket: England fight back

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 11:46
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Galle

Steve Harmison takes three wickets as Sri Lanka reach 147-4 on an emotional first day of the final Test against England in Galle.
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Rebuilt S Lanka venue hosts game

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 6:08
related places: Galle

The cricket stadium at Galle in Sri Lanka destroyed by the 2004 tsunami is hosting its first match after being rebuilt.
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Cricket: Galle battling for final

Saturday, December 15th 2007, 9:45
related countries: United Kingdom

Heavy rain leaves the groundstaff with a battle to get the venue ready for the final Test between England and Sri Lanka.
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