CAIRO (AP) — Hosni Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison Saturday for failing to stop the killing of protesters during the uprising that forced him from power last year. The ousted president and his sons were acquitted, however, of corruption charges in a mixed verdict that swiftly provoked a new wave of anger on […]
The Indian Government extended the ban on the Sri Lankan defeated terrorist group LTTE by two more years. A statement issued by the Indian Home Ministry on May 14,stated that even though LTTE was defeated in Sri Lanka, “recent reports reveal that remnant LTTE cadres and leaders are regrouping in Tamil Nadu.” […]
Scores of Sri Lankans, due to have been deported from the UK on a government charter flight on Thursday afternoon, have had their removal orders overturned by high court judges. About 40 failed asylum-seekers – most of whom are thought to be Tamils – were granted dramatic last-minute stays. […]
President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official visit to Thailand has been very successful. During the discussions held with Thai Prime Minister Mrs. Yingluck Shinawatra she has said that Thailand will give its fullest support to develop agriculture, fisheries and educational sectors of Sri Lanka. […]
On completion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Standby Arrangement (SBA) of US$2.6 billion next month, Sri Lanka will start negotiations with the IMF for another US$500 million Security Arrangement (SA), International Monetary Cooperation Senior Minister Sarath Amunugama said yesterday. […]