Brazil's Ronaldo (9) holds up the World Cup trophy while celebrating with team mates their victory over Germany in the final match in Yokohama. Brazil won a record fifth World Cup on Sunday when Ronaldo erased the memory of his 1998 final nightmare by scoring both goals in a 2-0 victory over Germany. REUTERS

Armoury raided, officials held hostage; Police, Navy foil Tangalle jailbreak

by Ranil Wijayapala and Ranga Jayasuriya

A group of inmates of the Tangalle Prison have raided its armoury last afternoon and taken 14 officials hostage, Tangalla police said.
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Amnesty calls for human rights dimension to peace process

by Ranil Wijayapala, Ranga Jayasuriya and Daniel Tripp

Amnesty International (AI) on Saturday urged the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to ensure that technical expertise on human rights is available at the formal talks in Bangkok.
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Govt to set up Mahapola University

by Rodney Martinesz

The first ever Mahapola University will be set up shortly enabling underprivileged students to obtain the best in education without having to travel abroad.
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LTTE assures support to ease tension

by Ranga Jayasuriya

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing leader Thamilchelvam has assured Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Chief Gen. Trond Furuhovde of LTTE assistance to ease the tension in certain parts of the East.
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