Nov 30 (Kyodo) Japan will extend a total of 26,631 million yen in long-term, low-interest loans to Sri Lanka to help finance various projects, including construction of medical facilities, the government said Tuesday. more..

Nov 30 (Xinhua) Sri Lanka's main opposition said Tuesday that the furthering of peace talks with the Tamil Tiger rebels was entirely a responsibility of the President Chandrika Kumaratunga's government. more..

Nov 30 (AP) A top cease-fire monitor warned Tuesday that Sri Lanka's fragile truce was becoming increasingly unstable because of escalating violence in the north and east, and urged a swift return to peace talks. more..

Nov 30 (AFP) Authorities lifted a fresh curfew but stepped up patrols by security forces after clashes between pro-government and separatist supporters in this northeastern port town, police said. more..