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Secretary of State Kerry lashes out at militants behind deadly Afghanistan attack on Americans
Washington Post, 7 April 2013
ISTANBUL — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday railed against the “cowardly” terrorists responsible for the attack that killed five Americans in Afghanistan, including a “selfless, idealistic” young  diplomat...

Sri Lanka deals with India with a wide diplomatic vision - Minister
Colombo Page, 7 April 2013
Apr 06, Colombo: Diplomatic relations between India and Sri Lanka would not be affected by the activities of extremist elements in both countries and Sri Lanka is dealing with its neighbor with a wide  diplomatic vision, Sri Lanka said...

Sri Lanka, Pakistan to enhance bilateral ties
Hindu, 7 April 2013
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in many areas including trade and defence.

Maldives’ satellite bid, Chinese involvement leads to India’s alleged security concerns
Minivan News, 7 April 2013
The Indian government is intervening at the “highest levels” to “push” the Indian Space Research Organisation (IRSO) to submit a proposal for the joint manufacturing, launch and operations of a Maldives’  communications...

Five Killed in Year’s Deadliest Attack on Americans in Afghanistan
NYT, 7 April 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan — A suicide car bomb in southern Afghanistan killed three American soldiers and two American civilians, including a State Department Foreign Service officer, on Saturday, the deadliest  single attack against...

Pakistani Foreign Secretary notes a 'marked difference' in Sri Lanka after the war
Colombo Page, 5 April 2013
Apr 04, Colombo: Pakistan Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani, who is visiting Sri Lanka from April 4 to 5 to take part in the 3rd Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between the two countries called on  the Sri Lankan President...

Sri Lanka, Burkina Faso to strengthen South-South Cooperation
Colombo Page, 5 April 2013
Apr 04, Colombo: The Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation of Burkina Faso Djibrill Yipènè Bassolé called on Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa Thursday morning at the  Presidential Secretariat.

India, Sri Lanka relationship a 'win-win situation'
Colombo Page, 5 April 2013
Apr 04, New Delhi: Calling India's relationship with Sri Lanka a 'win-win situation' for both countries India said today that it is not worried about the growing Chinese engagement in Sri Lanka.

India-aided projects in Sri Lanka not hit, says MEA
Hindu, 4 April 2013
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday denied reports about India-aided projects in Sri Lanka having been halted in retaliation to India voting against the island nation at the United Nations  Human Rights Council and the...

No threats to media freedom in Sri Lanka - Army
Colombo Page, 4 April 2013
Apr 03, Colombo: There is no threat to media freedom in Sri Lanka but special interest groups engaged in procuring dollars from the international community highlight that there is no media freedom in the  country, the Army said.

Nepal should attempt for SAARC Summit
Himalayan Times, 4 April 2013
KATHMANDU: Secretary General of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation SAARC, Ahmed Saleem has emphasized on the need for Nepal to make efforts for hosting SAARC summit while  stating that Nepal has a key role for...

Taliban attack courthouse in failed bid to free inmates, leaving 53 people dead in Afghanistan
Washington Post, 3 April 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan — Insurgents wearing Afghan army uniforms launched a suicide attack and stormed a courthouse Wednesday in a failed bid to free Taliban inmates, killing at least 44 people, half of them  shot in the basement....

Bangladesh Army Chief on a four-day visit
Indian Express, 3 April 2013
In a clear indication of the growing bilateral military ties between India and Bangladesh, chief of the Bangladesh Army,  General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan on Monday arrived here on a four-day visit during which  the two sides are expected...

Tri-nation connectivity dialogue looms
Bangaladesh News 24, 3 April 2013
Dhaka is going to host a ‘brainstorming’ dialogue among Bangladesh, India and Bhutan this month to move forward the sub-regional connectivity and hydro power issues with Bhutan and Nepal via 

Opposition Leader of Sri Lanka on an official visit to India
Colombo Page, 1 April 2013
Apr 01, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe today left for India on a two-day official visit at an invitation of the Indian government, party sources said.

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