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      • LTTE must renounce terrorism in word and deed: U.S. -Full Story- (The Hindu - 15/04/03)
        Tigers angry over US talks-Full Story- (BBC - 15/04/03)
        Tamil Tigers fume as US steps into Sri Lanka peace process -Full Story- (Arab Times - 15/04/03)

        U.S. Urges Donors to Support Sri Lanka Process -Full Story- (Reuters - 15/04/03)
        'Time not ripe for Indian involvement in Sri Lanka'
        -Full Story- (Hindustan Times - 15/04/03)

        LTTE threatens to boycott Tokyo aid meet -Full Story- (Times of India - 15/04/03)
        Sri Lankans to celebrate New Year today -Full Story- (Gulf News - 15/04/03)
        'TV Lanka' gift from E-Vision -Full Story- (Gulf News - 15/04/03)
        US to step into Sri Lanka peace process with conference -Full Story- (Asian Tribune - 15/04/03)
        Chandrika due Apr 19 -Full Story- (The Independent-Bangladesh - 15/04/03)
        S.Lankan Tamil rebels threaten to boycott Tokyo donor conference -Full Story- (Xinhua - 15/04/03)
        It’s the Indian Ocean, stupid -Full Story- (The Island - 15/04/03)
        Sri Lankan president hails peace process in New Year message -Full Story- (PTD - 15/04/03)
        US steps into Sri Lanka peace process -Full Story- (PTD - 15/04/03)
        TN: "India should not keep mum on Lanka developments" -Full Story- (The Hindu - 15/04/03)

      • Sri Lankan President Fears Assassination Despite Tiger Truce -Full Story- (The Teheran Times - 13/04/03)
        Indian politician asks LTTE to wind upIndian politician asks LTTE to wind up. -Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 13/04/03)
        LTTE threat -Full Story- (The Hindu - 13/04/03)

        LTTE threatens to keep off Tokyo meet-Full Story- (The Hindu - 13/04/03)
        Lanka shuts down to celebrate new year-Full Story- (The Khaleej Times - 13/04/03)
        A Sense of Relief-Full Story- (The Arabnews - 13/04/03)
        Lankan ministers have wings -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 13/04/03)
        New Zealand to play in Sri Lanka despite SARS fear-Full Story- (The Times of India - 13/04/03)
        India Development Initiative to aid developing nations: Jalan-Full Story- (The Times of India - 13/04/03)
        GDP likely to grow by over 6% in 2003-04: Jalan -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 13/04/03)
        Controversial Tamil journalist jailed after night swoop-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 13/04/03)
        U.S. experts strengthen Sri Lanka’s PNB-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 13/04/03)
        India, Lanka discuss Tamil peace talks-Full Story- (The Independent-bangladesh.com - 13/04/03)
        'Prabhakaran must surrender for trial in India'-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 12/04/03)
        LTTE to be on terror list until it gives up terrorism-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 12/04/03)
        'LTTE has set up de-facto State' -Full Story- (The Hindu - 12/04/03)
        'Many Sri Lankan soldiers under LTTE captivity'-Full Story- (The Hindu - 12/04/03)
        Kumaratunga wants India involved in peace process-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 12/04/03)
        UN cash to boost civil service in Sri Lanka's war zone-Full Story- (yahoo - 12/04/03)
        Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Resigns-Full Story- (VOA - 12/04/03)
        Norway makes first contribution to Sri Lanka's government-rebel -Full Story- (Hoover's - 12/04/03)
        Sri Lanka talks focus on children-Full Story- (BBC - 12/04/03)
        LTTE questions Sri Lanka's sovereignty over the sea -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 12/04/03)
        Sri Lanka plans massive jobs boost-Full Story- (BBC - 12/04/03)
        Sri Lanka talks on army relocation fail -Full Story- (The Gulf News - 12/04/03)
        Opposition, Tigers against referendum -Full Story- (The Gulf News - 12/04/03)
        What can the world’s citizenry do?-Full Story- (independent-bangladesh.com - 12/04/03)
        Rixon eyes Whatmore's job as SL coach-Full Story- (jang.com - 12/04/03)
        SAF Games cancelled, shifted to Sri Lanka-Full Story- (jang.com - 12/04/03)
        Lanka plans to create 2 million jobs-Full Story- (The Times of India - 12/04/03)
        'India should play a pro-active role' -Full Story- (The Hindu - 12/04/03)
        SARS: a biological weapon? -Full Story- (The Hindu - 12/04/03)

      • President's Fears About LTTE Threats Against Her Must be Confronted And Allayed!
        Suranimala-Jathyanthara Sinha Balawegaya For LankaWeb -Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 14/04/03)

        Thoughts And Wishes For the Sinhala & Tamil New Year And Easter.
        Periscope- Global Sinhala Village For LankaWeb -Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 14/04/03)
        Tiger rebels getting 'too many concessions' in peace deal
        There is almost de facto state in the north-east, says President
        -Full Story- (The Straitstimes - 14/04/03)

        Tamil Tigers say will boycott Tokyo donor meeting-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 14/04/03)
        LTTE threat to boycott Tokyo conference may prove to be empty -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 14/04/03)
        Lankan President Fears Assassination Despite Tiger Truce-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 14/04/03)
        Truce, talks fail to alley Chandrika's fear of assassination-Full Story- (The Daily Star - 14/04/03)
        US to step into Sri Lanka peace process with Washington conference-Full Story- (Hoover's - 14/04/03)
        LTTE threatens to boycott Tokyo aid meet-Full Story- (The Times of India - 14/04/03)
        The end of two extremists -Full Story- (The Frontline - 14/04/03)
        Under the LTTE's shadow -Full Story- (The Frontline - 14/04/03)
        US to step into Sri Lanka peace process with conference-Full Story- (ABC Net - 14/04/03)
        Sri Lanka gov't bans cloning .-Full Story- (Xinhuanet - 14/04/03)
        Global death toll from SARS mounts, Asian economies hit hard Sunday, -Full Story- (ptd - 14/04/03)
        Sri Lanka peace dividend train derails on first journey -Full Story- (Ptd - 14/04/03)

      • DISCUSSION ENDED IN NO-DECISION AS R.SAMPANTHAN AND GROUP WANT SL ARMY TO LEAVE JAFFNA AND GO TO DESERTED KAKKATIVU By Walter Jayawardhana reporting from Los Angeles-Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 11/04/03)
        “RETHINK?” - LET THE LTTTE PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH!Prof. Hudson McLean -Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 11/04/03)
        India and The US Rightfully Doubt LTTE Credibilities And Balasingham's Pleas For LTTE Recognition!Periscope - Global Sinhala Village For LankaWeb -Full Story- (The LankaWeb- 11/04/03)
        Tyrrone F, not worth even a hair of illustrious Weera Puran AppuDr Eric Wimalaweera Australia-Full Story- (The LankaWeb- 11/04/03)
        The Outline Of the Beast An Interview With Arundhati Royby Arundhati Roy and Anthony Arnove; Socialist Worker;-Full Story- (Socialist Worker; April 08, 2003 - 11/04/03)
        Lanka, Tamil rebels must show results at peace talks-Full Story- (The Times of India - 11/04/03)

        Sri Lankan Rebels Discuss Release of Child Soldiers -Full Story- (Reuters - 11/04/03)
        Tamil Tiger demo in Geneva to press homeland demand-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 11/04/03)
        Talks to curb sea incidents-Full Story- (The Australian - 11/04/03)
        JAYASURIYA STEPS DOWN AS CAPTAIN-Full Story- (The Skysport - 11/04/03)
        Sri Lanka to choose their coach soon-Full Story- (The Bday.com - 11/04/03)
        Refugees Magazine Issue 130 (Sri Lanka – The Road to Recovery) – Editorial: "Don't forget us if Iraq happens..."-Full Story- (The Worldnews - 11/04/03)
        Officials in the dark over Jayasuriya's captaincy-Full Story- (The Times of India - 11/04/03)
        New chairman of selectors-Full Story- (The news24 - 11/04/03)
        Sri Lanka peace play reaches out-Full Story- (BBC - 11/04/03)
        UNICEF, Tigers move to demobilise child soldiers
        -Full Story- (yahoo - 11/04/03)

        Shift in talks venue likely -Full Story- (The Gulf News - 11/04/03)
        Myanmar Minister for Culture receives Sri Lankan Ambassador-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune- 11/04/03)
        Sri Lankas child soldiers to be demobilsed-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 11/04/03)
        Torture in Sri Lanka-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 11/04/03)
        Sri Lanka opposes China's participation -Full Story- (he Dawn - 11/04/03)
        Chandrika conveys `concerns' about peace talks -Full Story- (The Hindu - 11/04/03)
        Reflections on Anandasangaree’s interview -Full Story- (The Island - 11/04/03)

      • India, U.S. urged 'rethink' on LTTE -Full Story- (The Hindu - 10/04/03)
        ANTON BALASINGHAM REFERRING TO THE CHINESE TRAWLER INCIDENT NAMES THE OTHER PARTIES IN THE SAME SEAS AS CHINESE AND INDIANSBy Walter Jayawardhana reporting from Los Angeles-Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 10/04/03)
        Sri Lanka looks to SA for reconciliation tips -Full Story- (Independent - 10/04/03)
        No move to shift SAF Games to Colombo: Sri Lanka -Full Story- (Times of India - 10/04/03)
        IMF set to back Sri Lanka with $560 mn loan -Full Story- (Hindustan Times - 10/04/03)
        Jayasuriya to quit captaincy after Sharjah Cup -Full Story- (Times of India - 10/04/03)
        Sea change for Sri Lanka -Full Story- (BBC - 10/04/03)
        Tamil Tigers hold music, dance festival -Full Story- (Times of India - 10/04/03)
        Sri Lankan Tamil rebels pledge to suspend night movements -Full Story- (Xinhua - 10/04/03)
        Lankan negotiator leaves for S Africa study tour -Full Story- (Times of India - 10/04/03)
        India confirms participation in key meet in Washington -Full Story- (Hindustan Times - 10/04/03)

      • Sri Lankan President rejects truce monitor ruling on Chinese trawler attack -Full Story- (Xinhuanet - 09/04/03)
        Sri Lankan president accuses Scandinavian truce monitors of bias -Full Story- (ptd - 09/04/03)
        It must be SLMMby Nalin de Silva -Full Story- (The Island - 09/04/03)
        Sri Lanka to study South African model for peace -Full Story- (ptd - 09/04/03)
        India to participate in key international meeting on Sri Lanka -Full Story- (Xinhuanet - 09/04/03)
        Sri Lanka rebels agree to halt night movements-Full Story- (yahoo - 09/04/03)
        Sri Lankan president holds talks with Indian intellectuals-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 09/04/03)
        Lankan negotiator leaves for S Africa study tour-Full Story- (The Times of India - 09/04/03)
        Lankan negotiator leaves for S Africa study tour-Full Story- (The Times of Oman - 09/04/03)
        India confirms participation in key meet in Washington -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 09/04/03)
        LTTE movements violating MoU continue-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 09/04/03)
        Monk jailed for meat cleaver murder -Full Story- (Online Ireland - 09/04/03)
        'Body in suitcase' monk guilty-Full Story- (BBC - 09/04/03)
        Tamils learn about Åland autonomy -Delegation seeks models from different parts of Europe-Full Story- (Helsinki-hs - 09/04/03)
        Dogged efforts on land mines-Full Story- (Boston - 09/04/03)
        View from Colombo: Sri Lanka must sustain recovery -Full Story- (The Gulf News - 09/04/03)
        Hong Kong probes cockroach link as SARS kills two more -Full Story- (ptd - 09/04/03)

      • Sri Lankan President in India's tech hub to seek blessings of guru -Full Story- (ptd - 08/04/03)
        Sri Lankan President in India to Explain Stand on Country's Peace Process-Full Story- (The Teheran Times - 08/04/03)
        Sri Lankan president meets Jayalalitha-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 08/04/03)
        Sri Lankan president visits India-Full Story- (BBC - 08/04/03)
        LTTE to meet TULF leader to mend fences-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 08/04/03)
        Lanka parties divided over ethnic issue -Full Story- (The Gulf News - 08/04/03)
        Meeting with Jayalalitha to begin Chandrika’s India visit today-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 08/04/03)
        Balasingham would not attend talks if not called for US "aid talks" — Mangala-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 08/04/03) Kumaratunga in India for peace, bilateral talks-Full Story- (The Times of Oman - 08/04/03)

      • Chandrika to brief India on peace talks -Full Story- (The Hindu - 07/04/03)
        Lanka, Tamil rebels to work for gender equality -Full Story- (Times of India - 07/04/03)
        Six mn euros to resettle displaced Sri Lankans -Full Story- (Asian Tribune - 07/04/03)
        The worm has turnedBy Ranil Mendis -Full Story- (The Island - 07/04/03)
        Iraq: America’s Algeria?BY Dayan Jayatilleka -Full Story- (The Island - 07/04/03)
        Jayasuriya confirms resignation after Sharjah -Full Story- (CricInfo - 07/04/03)
        Oram leads New Zealand victory march in inaugural Double Wicket final -Full Story- (CricInfo - 07/04/03)
        Sri Lanka gain revenge for Kenyan World Cup shock . -Full Story- (CricInfo - 07/04/03)
        Cricket: Sars threat puts Sri Lanka tour at risk -Full Story- (NZ Herald - 07/04/03)
        Greater inclusiveness in Sri Lankan talks mooted -Full Story- (The Hindu - 06/04/03)
        Panic as two SARS suspects arrive in Colombo -Full Story- (The Sunday Times - 06/04/03)
        UNDER THE PRESSURE OF THE LTTE PRIME MINISTER ORDERS SRI LANKA ARMY TO STOP THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS GARRISON IN JAFFNA CITY By Walter Jayawardhana reporting from Los Angeles-Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 06/04/03)
        Tyronne tells Beijing Tigers were innocent in the killings of fishermenBy Walter Jayawardhana reporting from Los Angeles.-Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 06/04/03)
        SARS death toll creeps up-Full Story- (Toronto Star - 06/04/03)
        SAF Games may be moved to Sri Lanka -Full Story- (Times of India - 06/04/03)
        Suspected SARS virus case found in Sri Lanka -Full Story- (PTD - 06/04/03)
        Cloning cult enters Lanka -Full Story- (Sunday Observer - 06/04/03)
        USA & INDIA DEMONSTRATE REALITY AND QUALITY OF LEADERSHIPProf. Hudson McLean-Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 06/04/03)
        Tigers accuse the US of undermining Sri Lanka's peace bid -Full Story- (PTD - 05/04/03)
        Swamy against inviting LTTE to conference in Sri Lanka -Full Story- (Zee News - 05/04/03)
        More Lies And Innuendos Will Surely Follow After This Latest Attack On The Navy.The Monitors Might As Well Pack Up And Leave!Periscope-Global Sinhala Village For LankaWeb -Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 03/04/03)
        Mahela Jayawardena, sensational Facts and Figures as Sri Lanka Awaits his return to form.
        By Suni Perera The Seeing Eye - Sightscreens Unlimited for LankaWeb-Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 03/04/03)

      • Pakistan beat Lanka in Sharjah Cup -Full Story- (Times of India - 05/04/03)
        Jayakumar holds talks with Sri Lankan leaders -Full Story- (Straits Times - 05/04/03)
        Lankan air force seeks more training from US -Full Story- (Times of India - 05/04/03)
        LTTE accuses US of undermining Sri Lanka peace bid -Full Story- (Asian Tribune - 05/04/03)
        Bracewell set for Sri Lanka talks-Full Story- (BBC - 05/04/03)
        Sri Lanka ponders peace vote-Full Story- (BBC - 04/04/03)
        Chandrika slams Bush on Iraq, Tigers -Full Story- (The Gulf News - 04/04/03)
        Colombo plans referendum on peace process -Full Story- (The Hindu - 04/04/03)
        Journalists beaten, starved by US forces: Report -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 04/04/03)
        Will Baghdad become the mother of all battles? -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 04/04/03)
        Lanka seeks India’s presence at key meet-Full Story- (The Times of India - 04/04/03)
        Lanka expects India to participate in US meet-Full Story- (The Times of Oman - 04/04/03)
        Arundhati Roy, Jemima Khan flay Bush, Blair -Full Story- (The Hindu - 04/04/03)
        John Bracewell interested in becoming Sri Lanka's coach-Full Story- (Cricinfo - 04/04/03)
        Sri Lanka seeking Indian support for peace plans -Full Story- (Asiapacific - 04/04/03)
        Bracewell set for Sri Lanka talks-Full Story- (BBC - 04/04/03)
        Indian Oil plans to expand its ops in Sri Lanka-Full Story- (The Economic Times - 04/04/03)
        Sri Lanka banks on Indian presence at peace boosting meet -Full Story- (ptd - 04/04/03)
        Sri Lanka for referendum on peace bid with Tamil Tigers -Full Story- (ptd - 04/04/03)
        Powell Meets EU, NATO Allies on Postwar Iraq -Full Story- (The People's Daily - 04/04/03)
        Oil Must be Controlled by Iraqis after War, says Schroeder -Full Story- (The People's Daily - 04/04/03)
        Iraq Shot down US F/A-18 Hornet, Black Hawk Helicopter -Full Story- (The People's Daily - 04/04/03)
        U.S. military warns foreign journalists in Iraq: “Don’t mess with my soldiers. Don’t mess with them because they are trained like dogs to kill. And they will kill you...” -Full Story- (democracynow.org - 04/04/03)
        Iraq repositioning forces -Full Story- (The Hindu - 04/04/03)

      • World Bank sets $800 million aid deal for Sri Lanka -Full Story- (Hindustan Times - 03/04/03)
        World Bank aid for Sri Lanka-Full Story- (BBC - 03/04/03)
        Woolmer rejects Sri Lanka job -Full Story- (ITN - 03/04/03)
        Sri Lanka arrests illegal immigrants to Italy -Full Story- (Asian Tribune - 03/04/03)
        Sri Lanka short-list Woolmer, Rixon and Bracewell -Full Story- (CricInfo - 03/04/03)

      • Tigers deny boat attack -Full Story- (BBC - 02/04/03)
        Rebel boat sunk after clash with Sri Lankan navy. But Tamil Tigers insist they had no involvement in the incident -Full Story- (Straits Times - 02/04/03)
        Whatmore sacked -Full Story- (The Independent - 02/04/03)
        John Hume arrives in Sri Lanka -Full Story- (Online Ireland - 02/04/03)
        Sri Lanka gets connected, opens up telco sector -Full Story- (China Daily - 02/04/03)
        View from Colombo: Iraq war may affect flow of aid, recovery -Full Story- (Gulf News - 02/04/03)
        Sri Lanka selector quits -Full Story- (BBC - 02/04/03)
        SRI LANKA MUSLIM CONGRESS TO ALLOW FARMERS TO PAY ILLEGAL TAXES TO TIGERS FOR THE RICE FIELDS RETURNED TO THEMBy Walter Jayawardhana reporting from Los Angeles-Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 01/04/03)
        Tamil Tigers attack Sri Lanka troop carrier-Full Story- (abc news - 01/04/03)
        Sri Lanka navy sinks Tamil Tiger boat -Full Story- (cnews - 01/04/03)
        Sri Lankan Navy Fights, Sinks Rebel Boat-Full Story- (Newsday.com - 01/04/03)
        Sri Lanka sack coach Whatmore-Full Story- (The Times of India - 01/04/03)
        SLMM and NORWAY’S INSIDIOUS PLOT TO DISMEMBER SRI LANKA
        NISANKA -Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 31/03/03)
        LTTE AGREES WITH MUSLIM CONGRESS TO RELEASE RICE FIELDS THEY WERE HOLDING BUT WARNS FARMERS SHOULD PAY ILLEGAL TAXES
        By Walter Jayawardhana reporting from Los Angeles-Full Story- (The LankaWeb - 31/03/03)

      • Sri Lankan president to visit India-Full Story- (The Asian Tribune - 01/04/03)
        20,000 refugees to return home to northern Sri Lanka-Full Story- (The Australian - 01/04/03)
        No more Whatmore for Sri Lanka-Full Story- (bday.com - 01/04/03)
        Sri Lanka Eyes Chinese Travel Market -Full Story- (The People's Daily - 01/04/03)
        Sri Lanka eyes Chinese travel market -Full Story- (Xinhuanet - 01/04/03)
        Tamil rebels to oppose Jaffna move-Full Story- (BBC - 01/04/03)
        Sri Lanka Navy sinks Tiger boat in clash-Full Story- (The Times of India - 01/04/03)
        Remarks on Iraqi TV cost NBC journalist his job -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 01/04/03)
        Old Russian arms `stand up' to U.S. weapons -Full Story- (The Hindustan Times - 01/04/03)
        Sri Lanka sinks suspect rebel boat-Full Story- (CNN - 01/04/03)
        Tamil Tigers attack Sri Lanka troop carrier -Full Story- (ptd - 01/04/03)
        Anger mounts over `friendly fire' Survivors furious, US `cowboy out on a jolly' -Full Story- (The bangkok Post - 01/04/03)
        Syria says its with Iraq-Full Story- (The Australian - 01/04/03)


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