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Political
Column |
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Tightropes for birthday cake |
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By Our Political Editor |
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe were chatting about Affairs of State on Monday. |
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5th
Column |
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For better for worse… so long until the next 10 years pass |
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By Rypvanwinkle |
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"Thaaththa," Bindu Udagedera asked, "what has happened to the Budget?" |
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Situation
Report |
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Rajapaksa anniversary: The grim realities |
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By Iqbal Athas |
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President Percy Mahinda Rajapaksa today marks an important milestone in his political career - the completion of a year in office as President, Head of Government, Head of Cabinet, Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. |
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The
Economic Analysis |
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Budget 2007: A modest recognition of fiscal realities |
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By the Economist |
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If Budget 2007 is indicative of a genuine effort at fiscal consolidation, it is a step in the correct direction. Yet as in past years we have to await the final outcome rather than rely on the figures presented in the Budget Speech |
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Inside
the glass house |
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Departing Annan's legacy capped with Darfur triumph |
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By Thalif Deen at the united nations |
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NEW YORK - As he prepares to leave office, Secretary-General Kofi Annan is on a fast-track diplomatic shuttle trying to strengthen his political legacy before he steps down at the end of December this year. |
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Thoughts
form London |
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Rock casts the first stone but is he without sin |
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By Neville de Silva |
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The days when nations could act with impunity and turn a Nelsonian eye on the rest of the world are long gone. |
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Lobby
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No jeers but little cheers and Well-protest herald Budget |
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By Chandani Kirinde, Our Lobby
Correspondent |
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When President Mahinda Rajapaksa came to Parliament on Thursday to present his second budget, it was quite a contrast from a year ago when the newly elected President made a jubilant entry to the chamber amidst loud cheering from government as well as opposition members with cameras rolling and lights flashing to capture the historic moment. |
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Issue
of the week |
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Indo-Pak peace talks and regional power play |
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By Ameen Izzadeen |
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The question that arises is: will the two countries share information regarding terrorist activities in an honest and frank manner that will ward off mutual suspicion and build confidence. |
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