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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Gunman torch Sri Lankan paper's presses

Gunmen set fire to the printing presses of Sr Lanka's Sunday Leader newspaper after breaking into its offices near Colombo. The paper's chief editor, Lasantha Wickrematunga, accused the government of carrying out the attack. His paper has been highly critical of the administration of President Mahinda Rajapakse. (Via Adelaide Advertiser)

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