President says no to separatism

President Mahinda Rajapakse yesterday ruled out Tamil Tiger demands for a separate homeland in the North and East, but said he would rein in armed groups - a central rebel demand ahead of talks. "There's only one country, we can share power. Not a separate state.

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Ferial to represent Muslims?

COLOMBO: Housing and Construction Minister Ferial Ashraff is likely to represent Muslims at the Geneva talks, government sources said yesterday. Ashraff who represents the Eastern Province also attended the workshop for the Lankan delegation in Colombo last week.

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Lakshman Kadirgamar was greatest Foreign Minister produced by Sri Lanka - JVP

The JVP to mark the sixth month since the assassination of former Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar said Mr. Kadirgamar was the greatest Foreign Minister produced by Sri Lanka during its entire history.

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