Dozens killed in Sri Lanka hospital blast
A mortar shell fired by Sri Lankan troops struck a makeshift hospital killing 49 patients and staff, a government health official claims.
Sri Lankan talks held as crisis continues
Indian envoys have arrived in Sri Lanka as tens of thousands of civilians remain trapped in a war which has killed 6,500 since January.
US warning over Sri Lanka crisis
The US says Sri Lanka's government and militants may be guilty of breaking international law as civilians remain trapped in a war zone.
Thousands flee Sri Lankan war zone
More than 39,000 civilians are fleeing Sri Lanka's war zone ahead of a final military deadline for Tamil Tiger rebels to surrender or die.
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Tamil Tiger suicide bomber kills eight
Eight people, including six paramilitary guards, have been killed by a suspected Tamil Tiger suicide bomber in the Sri Lankan capital.
Tiger air raids hit Sri Lanka
Tamil Tiger rebels have carried out two air strikes near a northern military base and oil tanks in the Sri Lankan capital.
Sri Lanka bus blast kills 21
At least 22 people have been killed and scores injured after two bomb attacks on buses in Sri Lanka blamed on Tamil Tiger rebels.
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Sri Lanka bombing kills eleven
Eleven people have been killed and more than 90 wounded in a suicide blast in Sri Lanka.
England draw second Test
The second Test between England and Sri Lanka in Colombo has ended in a draw.
Sri Lanka pile on the runs
Sri Lanka have opened a 28-run lead in the second Test against England in Colombo.
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