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President's clarion call to Lankans abroad:

President Mahinda Rajapaksa made a fervent appeal on Monday to Lankan expatriates all over the world to help protect the country's good name in the international arena.

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President joins world leaders in calling for emissions cuts

World leaders including President Mahinda Rajapaksa raised their voices against global warming at the first UN Summit on Climate Change on Monday, warning that the world would face a bleak future if greenhouse emissions are not cut.

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Lanka showcases cultural heritage at UNESCO headquarters in France

The Sri Lankan Embassy in France and the Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to UNESCO in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourist Board and SriLankan Airlines organised 'Serendipity - an Evening of Sri Lankan Dance and Rhythm', a Sri Lankan cultural show featuring the Channa-Upuli Performing Arts Foundation on September 11 at the UNESCO Headquarters in France.

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IFC commits US$ 100m to Dialog Telekom

Speaking at the financing to Dialog Telekom to expand its telecom network and build a new telecommunication infrastructure network with a US$100 million package he said the current penetration is around 32 per cent. "This will reach the 40 per cent mark by the end of the year.

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