Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings
The army and the ... have been no attacks in Sri Lanka since the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people, ...
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Sri Lanka bombings ringleader died in hotel attack, president says
The alleged ringleader behind Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombings was killed ... He said Hashim led the attack on the popular tourist hotel, accompanied by a second bomber identified as "Ilham".
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Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka police arrested three people in connection with warnings of a planned attack on Israel travelers ... checks and deployed army and navy troops, among other ...
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Sri Lanka
The army sustained heavy losses ... and fourteen LTTE members were killed. The attack on Sri Lanka's only international airport was both a political and financial blow. It reduced the country's ...
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Video claiming to show aftermath of Unity Explorer attack in the Red Sea is actually from 2021
One of those ships that came under attack was the Unity Explorer ... and the crew of a burning ship off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka, have been evacuated after an explosion.
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Sri Lanka election: Wartime defence chief Rajapaksa wins presidency
Sri Lanka's former wartime ... intelligence officials about a potential attack. But since the attacks, Muslims - who make up nearly 10% of Sri Lanka's 22 million people - say they have faced ...
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Sri Lanka Suicide Bombing Suspect Seen on CCTV Before Attack
Sri Lanka Suicide Bombing Suspect Seen on CCTV Before Attack A suspected suicide bomber wearing a large backpack is captured on CCTV walking into St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka ...
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New commanders appointed to Army and Navy
A seasoned military officer, Major Gen Rodrigo previously held the position of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and has had a distinguished ... having led various Fast Attack Craft, ships, ...
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A holy day meant for rest and worship turned deadly in Sri Lanka
A series of bombs ripped through churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing at least 290 people and injuring hundreds. Several of those bombs went off inside churches, during ...
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New Army, Navy Commanders to be appointed
Colombo, Dec 30 (Daily Mirror) - Major General Lasantha Rodrigo will assume the position of the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, succeeding retiring Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage.
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A holy day meant for rest and worship turned deadly in Sri Lanka
A series of bombs ripped through churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing at least 290 people and injuring hundreds. Several of those bombs went off inside churches, during ...