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Sri Lanka Risks EU Trade Concessions If Any Back-Sliding On Rights
The European Union will consider stripping Sri Lanka of its duty-free access if it backs off commitments on rights, the EU ambassador said, amid worries stoked by the president's replacing of the elected premier by a wartime nationalist.
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Australia Braces For Court Decision on Asylum-Seekers
The High Court will hear an application on Tuesday to prevent Australia from handing back a boatload of 153 asylum-seekers to Sri Lanka as criticism over the government's hardline policy mounted.
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Asian shares steady from Cyprus bailout jolt
Asian shares steadied as investors awaited a parliamentary vote in Cyprus on a bailout plan crucial to avert bankruptcy, but potential political instability in India emerged as a fresh worry.
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EU to punish Lanka for rights' abuse
European Union has decided to withdraw preferential trade benefits from Sri Lanka due to "significant shortcomings" on human rights issues.
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Sri Lanka Risks EU Trade Concessions If Any Back-Sliding On Rights
The European Union will consider stripping Sri Lanka of its duty-free access if it backs off commitments on rights, the EU ambassador said, amid worries stoked by the president's replacing of the elected premier by a wartime nationalist.
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Australia Braces For Court Decision on Asylum-Seekers
The High Court will hear an application on Tuesday to prevent Australia from handing back a boatload of 153 asylum-seekers to Sri Lanka as criticism over the government's hardline policy mounted.
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Asian shares steady from Cyprus bailout jolt
Asian shares steadied as investors awaited a parliamentary vote in Cyprus on a bailout plan crucial to avert bankruptcy, but potential political instability in India emerged as a fresh worry.
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EU to punish Lanka for rights' abuse
European Union has decided to withdraw preferential trade benefits from Sri Lanka due to "significant shortcomings" on human rights issues.
