Attack comes as US military continues with two major offensives near Syrian border intended to stop flow of foreign fighters into Iraq
Separatists accuse Sri Lankan government of taking advantage of last month's tsunami disaster to build up its military strength
US Embassy spokesman says representatives from the United States, Japan and the Netherlands recommnded President Chandrika Kumaratunga
Nepalese political parties, human-rights groups call for restoration of democracy after King Gyanendra took over the government this we
Organizations hope to get survivors back to work, as quickest way to help affected communities fully recover from disaster
Lakshman Kadirgamar says peace talks cannot resume until country recovers from December tsunami
Nearly 6,000 candidates vying for positions in parliament and 34 provincial councils - first such elections in more than 30 years
However, tensions were high along the route because of threats of attacks by Islamic militants
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf agree to push ahead with measures to help overcome decade
Former political rivals assessing how US can help rebuild affected countries
Goal of report is to improve coordination, set priorities
King Gyanendra also warns ongoing insurgency by communist rebels amounts to terrorist threat that could affect entire region
Summit participants discussed several proposed initiatives for improved regional economic ties, ways to respond to humanitarian crises
Sokesman for UNICEF in Sri Lankan capital says the organization is seeking the safe return of 40 children taken since last month's tsun
More than 250 people died in stampede; some 300,000 people were at temple for annual religious pilgrimage when disaster occurred
Military personnel demolish school buildings left structurally unsound by tsunami, distribute water
Government launches advertising campaign aimed at luring foreign tourists back to Sri Lanka
No details yet about the talks - the latest in what's been called cricket diplomacy between the South Asian rivals
Last month, the Nepal government ordered refugee offices closed saying they had not been properly registered
Six demonstrators arrested for trying to hold first major anti-government rally since King Gyanendra took over government last week
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