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Chinese factories set on fire and at least 38 killed in Myanmar's deadliest day since coup

Myanmar security forces killed at least 38 people Sunday in one of the deadliest days since the military seized power in a coup, and declared martial law in six areas after Chinese-funded factories were set on fire.

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Army to procure 60 APCs ? Cold war brewing between China and Russia !

The Sri Lankan government is preparing to purchase 60 new BTR-82A eight wheeled Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to transport personnel and equipment, Defence Ministry sources said.

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Will Vimukthi engage in politics? A hint from CBK (Video)

When the youth of this country makes a decision to change the existing political system, my son Vimukthi will also join that struggle, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said.

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Operation to oust Wimal Weerawansa underway: Eye on Dullas, Dayasiri, Keheliya and Bandula too

An operation has been launched to remove minister Wimal Weerawansa and the anti-Basil Rajapaksa group from the government. According to sources, the main targets of the campaign are said to be ministers Udaya Gammanpila, Vasudeva Nanayakkara and Wimal Weerawansa.

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Will support Mangala's camp at the next presidential election - Sumanthiran (Video)

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP, M.A. Sumanthiran PC, says that he will support the faction represented by former minister Mangala Samaraweera at the next presidential election.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of Sri Lankan babies were put up for adoption between the 1960s and 1980s - some of them sold by "baby farms" to prospective parents across Europe.

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Indian High Commissioner undertakes reconciliation mission in Northern and Eastern Provinces

Since there is no firm commitment from the Sri Lanka Government on implementing the 13th Amendment and devolution of power to the North and the East, Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay has initiated a mission of reconciliation and restoration of democracy in the provinces.

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Incidents of police torture on the rise

The Sri Lankan Coalition Against Torture says in the first two months of this year alone, the organisation received thirteen complaints of police torture in several southern provinces.

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Sugar fiasco: Adoption of a correct pricing policy and an import tax policy crucial - Mangala

Due to the ridiculous tariff adjustment made by the present government regarding sugar tax, the Ministry of Finance has submitted a report to the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance regarding the importation and imposition of taxes on sugar.