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'Four die' in S Lanka bus attack
At least four people die and 25 others are injured when gunmen ambush a crowded passenger bus in Sri Lanka, the army says.
BBC News – Jul 11, 2008 07:48 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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At least four people die and 25 others are injured when gunmen ambush a crowded passenger bus in Sri Lanka, the army says.
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Sri Lanka Cricket agrees player fee hikeAFP - Sri Lanka Cricket has agreed to raise players' fees and perks as part of a deal to settle a long-running dispute over contracts, officials said on Friday.
Yahoo! – Jul 11, 2008 07:21 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Military: Gunmen kill 3 on Sri Lanka busAP - Suspected rebel gunmen ambushed a crowded passenger bus Friday as it traveled down a small rural road in southern Sri Lanka, killing three people, the military said.
Yahoo! – Jul 11, 2008 06:27 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sri Lanka seek to reschedule tour as IPL looms large
The England and Wales Cricket Board's satisfaction at replacing next season's controversial tour by Zimbabwe with one by Sri Lanka looks to be premature following a rebellion by their putative opponents.
The Independent – Jul 10, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The England and Wales Cricket Board's satisfaction at replacing next season's controversial tour by Zimbabwe with one by Sri Lanka looks to be premature following a rebellion by their putative opponents.
The Independent – Jul 10, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Fresh Sri Lanka fighting kills 30: militaryAFP - Sri Lanka's defence ministry said Thursday its troops had destroyed several Tamil Tiger defence bunkers in the north in fighting that left 29 rebels and one soldier dead.
Yahoo! – Jul 10, 2008 2:51 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sri Lanka may boycott England tour
Top Sri Lankan cricketers want the hastily arranged Test tour of England next year to be cancelled because the dates clash with the lucrative Indian Premier League, a source close to the team reportedly told AFP on Thursday.
The Independent – Jul 10, 2008 10:05 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Top Sri Lankan cricketers want the hastily arranged Test tour of England next year to be cancelled because the dates clash with the lucrative Indian Premier League, a source close to the team reportedly told AFP on Thursday.
The Independent – Jul 10, 2008 10:05 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sri Lanka workers to go on strike
Union officials in Sri Lanka say the majority of its more than a million public sector workers are to go on strike
BBC News – Jul 10, 2008 06:08 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Union officials in Sri Lanka say the majority of its more than a million public sector workers are to go on strike
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India, Sri Lanka to expand free trade pact: diplomatsAFP - India and Sri Lanka will expand their free trade agreement with a new pact to be signed on the sidelines of a South Asian summit in Colombo, diplomats said on Thursday.
Yahoo! – Jul 10, 2008 04:56 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Army promotion for Mendis after Asia Cup victoryAFP - Sri Lanka's new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis has been given a double promotion in the army after his exploits in the Asia Cup final, officials said on Wednesday.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 07:48 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Fighting kills 24 in Sri Lanka: defence ministryAFP - At least 22 Tamil Tiger rebels and two government soldiers have died in the latest clashes in northern Sri Lanka, the island's defence ministry said Wednesday.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 06:15 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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