Saturday, February 6, 2010

Sri Lanka: News in the Making

Time for national reconciliation, Obama tells Rajapaksa
"I urge you to seize this opportunity to provide the leadership that will allow all Sri Lankans to come together and meet their aspirations to live in a country that is rooted in tolerance, respect for human rights, accountability, the rule of law, and freedom of the press- all elements essential for national reconciliation."...
http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/srilanka/Time-for-national-reconciliation/Article1-505688.aspx

EU to suspend Sri Lanka trading privileges over rights: officials
"European ambassadors have taken the decision. The EU Commission's investigation showed Sri Lanka has not demonstrated that it has taken the steps that would allow it to retain or regain the GSP+ status," a European diplomat said...
URL http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iFnW4BVfu72TOhLho15aiaGeXVPw

Russia will give $300 million arms loan to Sri Lanka
Moscow: Russia will give Sri Lanka a $300 million loan to buy arms and dual use equipment from it, an agreement regarding which will be inked during the upcoming visit of president Mahinda Rajapaksa, a top official said today...
URL: http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_russia-will-give-300-million-arms-loan-to-sri-lanka_1343870

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