June 2003
Warning from the Tamil Tigers to the Sri Lankan Government - 2003-06-15
The Tamil Tigers have warned the Sri Lankan government of severe consequences if harm comes to their crew from a sunken ship, which sank after…
International Donors Commit $4.5 Billion for Sri Lanka's Reconstruction - 2003-06-11
The Tamil Tigers have rejected the Sri Lankan government's proposal for peace negotiations, which included a temporary administrative structure for Tamil-majority areas. International donors pledged…
International Donors Commit Over $4.5 Billion for Sri Lanka's Reconstruction
International donors have pledged over $4.5 billion to help rebuild Sri Lanka and encourage peace talks between the government and Tamil rebels. The rebels have…
Abbas Samimi Breaks Record Again - 2003-06-05
Abbas Samimi, an Iranian discus thrower, has broken his own national record for the third time in a row, achieving a throw of 62.60 meters.…
Abbas Samimi Breaks 29-Year-Old Iranian Discus Record by 35 Centimeters
Abbas Samimi broke a 29-year-old Iranian discus record by throwing 61.41 meters at the Asian Grand Prix in Sri Lanka. He won a gold medal…