The US calls for an immediate ceasefire to the fighting in north-east Sri Lanka to allow civilians to leave the war zone.
Us Calls For Sri Lanka Ceasefire
BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition, BBC News
Fri, 04/24/2009 - 8:18pm
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