The historic Avukana Buddha statue at Kalawewa carved in pink granite during the reign of King Dhatusena. The Archaeological Department removed its canopy a few years ago for safety reasons. Picture by Dudley Wickramasinghe

Diplomacy over, Saddam must leave says Powell

WASHINGTON, Monday (AFP) Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has "blown" every chance to avert conflict and will be given an ultimatum on Monday to leave the country or face war, Secretary of State Colin Powell said.
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Navy arrest Tiger boat off Trinco

by Ranil Wijayapala

Naval troops patrolling the outer harbour of Trincomalee, arrested three Sea Tigers after a mid sea chase of their boat in the early hours of yesterday, a Navy spokesman told the Daily News yesterday.
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Peace talks begin today

From Rodney Martinesz in Hakone and Agency reports

The sixth round of peace talks between the Government and the LTTE is all set for today with the last of the delegates arriving at the picturesque venue of the Prince Hotel 89 kilometers West of Tokyo late yesterday evening after a flight delay.
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