World mourns Pope as pilgrims gather

POPE JOHN PAUL'S body was laid in view of the world on Sunday and his words resonated across St. Peter's Square as faithful mourned the Pole who helped topple Communism in Europe but left a riven Church.

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Freedom Alliance stands solid, assure leaders

THE Freedom Alliance would stand solid until the expectations of the people which elected it into office one year ago comes to fruition, UPFA leaders declared at Anuradhapura after participating in religious ceremonies to mark the first anniversary in office.

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Pope's efforts to promote peace will continue to be admired, says President

THE efforts of Pope John Paul II to promote peace and harmony, especially in the immediate post cold war period, within and between nations would continue to be admired in the years to come, President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said.

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BUSINESS

Two US companies to set up outsourcing unit in Lanka

Two leading US companies are looking at the possibility of outsourcing part of their legal work to Sri Lanka. Officials from the Contract Counsel, a US based human resource company was in Colombo last week.

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Renault Formula One team members celebrate as driver Fernando Alonso of Spain crosses the finish line of the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix in the desert circuit in Sakhir, south of the capital Manama April 3, 2005. Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday to hand Renault their third win in three races. REUTERS

SPORTS

Kiwis seek redemption against Sri Lanka

NEW ZEALAND'S cricketers are hoping to redeem themselves after their heavy loss to Australia when the first test against Sri Lanka starts at McLean Park in Napier on Monday. With Muttiah Muralitharan unavailable as he recovers from injury and Sri Lanka playing their first test since October, the New Zealanders are hoping for an easier time than the mauling they received from the Australians.

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The body of Pope John Paul II lies in State in the Clementina hall at the Vatican yesterday. REUTERS


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