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Employees of the newly opened Department Of Post office in Olcott Mawatha today staged a token strike lamenting the facilities and safety measures at the newly opened location. They said they would continue the protest for three days if no immediate solution was provided. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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Opposition Leader Ranil Wickramasinghe met with people in the Hulftsdorp area to discuss problems faced by the people. The UNP leader criticized the government of raising prices of goods and noted that the government has proven its failure to manage the economy. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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Greek actress Ino Menegaki, playing the role of High Priestess, lights the Olympic flame during a dress rehearsal for the torch lighting ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the site of ancient Olympia in Greece May 9, 2012. The official lighting ceremony for the London Games will take place on May 10. REUTERS
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Pictures show a stock of illegal cigarette carton seized today by the airport customs at the Katunayake airport. Customs Officials said that two people were arrested and the stock was brought from Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia and the suspect appeared as a leader of Hajj pilgrims’ group. Pix by Deepa Adikari
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Mrs. Anoma Fonseka, UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa and several politicians were present at the Supreme Court Complex today to attend the hearing of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka appeal against the white flag case judgment. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
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Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal addressing a press conference in Colombo today forecasting a higher inflation rate and lower growth for this year stimulated by negative local and global economic factors adding that the situation was under control. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
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France's newly-elected President Francois Hollande celebrates with his companion Valerie Trierweiler (3rdR) and Socialist party members on stage during a victory rally at Place de la Bastille in Paris early May 7, 2012. France voted in elections on Sunday and Francois Hollande becomes the nation's first Socialist president in 17 years. REUTERS
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Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Katsuya Okada arrived here on a Mihin Lanka flight for a two-day visit to mark the 60th anniversary of Japan-Sri Lanka diplomatic relations. He was welcomed by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa at the airport. Pix by Deepa Adhikari-Airport
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A celebration was held at the Cinnamon Lakeside hotel to celebrate the 64th Independence Day of the State of Israel. Israel Ambassador in Colombo Mr. Alon Ushpiz and Mrs. Inbar Ushpiz together with the honorary consul of Israel Mr. Wicky Wickramathunga participated in this event. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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A tense atmosphere prevailed when a group of STF personnel who were allegedly digging up a treasure in Hiwalapitiya tank in Wilachchiya clashed with the villagers. However, the police rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. Pix by Athula Bandara
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Foreigners, including Sri Lankans residing in Lebanon take part in a cultural parade and festival to celebrate International Workers' Day and to call for an end to Lebanon's sponsorship system for migrant domestic workers in the Lebanese capital Beirut on April 29, 2012. AFP