If President Rajapakse can't ask the Norwegians to go, he can certainly make it impossible for them to stay.

Sri Lanka has been given the green light for a new war

There are over 45,000 displaced people in the Vaharai area, which has been under siege by the Sri Lankan military for three months.

Summary of incidents - apart from major clashes - since December 4

The main issues of contention dividing the 'majority' report and other, dissenting reports, are matters like the extent of devolution: the dissenters, all Sinhalese, want to strengthen the unitary state while the majority group want devolution.

"Zones under LTTE control are inaccessible. The authorities don't want NGOs to get through"

Summary of incidents - except major clashes - since November 27

Defence Secretary has a narrow escape as his Presidential-style screen is penetrated. Luck, not security, say analysts

At this historic time we seek the unwavering support and assistance of the world Tamil community.'

Sri Lankan officials in belligerent and contradictory responses to LTTE return to independence goal.

Staunchly backing the state is not going to deter a war, it is going to fuel one.

For the custodians of the global economy US, EU and Japan, ensuring Sri Lanka's stability, not a just peace, is the pressing priority.

"Most of the youths abducted and killed by the SLA are between the ages of 15 to 18"

More than 5,000 are infected in the northern peninsula. Doctors recommend paracetamol as a fever preventive, but most shops had run out.