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Sri Lanka floods provide chance for government, Tamil reconciliation

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has undertaken few reconciliation measures since defeating Tamil separatists. Current Sri Lanka floods provide a chance for him improve relations.
Sri Lanka elections buoy ruling party; Tamils sidelined

Voters in Thursday's Sri Lanka elections favored President Mahinda Rajapakse's ruling party, which prioritizes economic growth over reconciliation with the rebel Tamils after decades of civil war.
Sri Lankan doctors recant reports of civilian deaths

Speaking at a defense ministry facility, they said they were coerced by the rebel Tamil Tigers to exaggerate the impact of Sri Lanka’s final offensive. Are they telling the truth now?
Sri Lanka closes in on last rebel stronghold

The Tamil Tigers seem to be cornered, despite an air attack Friday. But many predict a drawn-out fight to the end.
Terrorism & Security
Sri Lanka bombings move toward capital

The Army has blamed Tamil Tiger separatist rebels for recent attacks, which have targeted civilians near Colombo.
Sri Lankan vote tests a peacemaking strategy

Saturday's elections in an old Tamil Tiger stronghold offer the prospect of more autonomy and an end to civil war.