A Sri Lankan soldier walks past a Catholic Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the town of Madhu. The Ave Maria church is synonymous among Christians who account for seven percent of Sri Lanka’s 19 million population, for its alleged miraculous healing powers.
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MADHU, Sri Lanka (AFP) - One of Sri Lanka's holiest Catholic shrines stands idle and neglected — an unlikely victim of a decades-long internal conflict that the government says it is close to winning.
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A Maligawatte based underworld group is responsible for the violent incidents that took place in Maradana and Fort areas after Friday prayers yesterday, police said. After holding a protest, a group of people caused damages to shops and property in these areas. — Saturday, November 08, 2008 1:41:17 PM
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An aerial view of Lake Mead November 6, 2008 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. AFP
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Reporters Without Borders has condemned the government pressure that led to the debate programme “Ira Anduru Pata” being cut short as it was being broadcast live on the evening of 4 November on state TV station Rupavahini. — Saturday, November 08, 2008 1:23:56 PM
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The JVP told parliament today that liquor sales were high this year despite a government program to cut down on the consumption of alcohol by the public. — Saturday, November 08, 2008 1:21:06 PM
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The Katina festival of Gangaramaya Temple Colombo 02 was held today to invoke blessings on all beings. Pic By Gayan Amarasekara
— Saturday, November 08, 2008 12:02:17 PM
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Liberation Tigers Political Head B. Nadesan, when contacted by TamilNet on Saturday, following repor..
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The JVP announced that it will vote against the Budget and take all necessary steps to defeat it. Th..
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