Asian stocks fall for 5th day on global economic woes, Nikkei -2.8%; S&P -6.7% to 11-year low; Crude Oil for Dec delivery -8.7% to $49.42-JNW

In 1st one-dayer, Zimbabwe bowled out for 127 against Sri Lanka in Harare. Lost last 7 wickets for 3 runs. SL now 21-1. Murali 4 wickets-JNW

ICRC says has received 80,000 aid parcels donated by India for Vanni civilians that cover basic needs of hygiene, clothing, food for 3-4 weeks-JNW

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Army captures LTTE FDL in Muhamale, Jaffna this morning, with heavy casualties to LTTE-Military Spokesman-JNW

Four LTTE boats destroyed off Nayaru, Mulaithivu-Military Spokesman-JNW

Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva says government has majority in parliament & no reason to hold elections-JNW

President extends Army Commander Sarath Fonseka’s service period by one year with effect from Dec 18-Military Spokesman-JNW

High Court allows Edna to restart production using Maliban milk which confirmed free of melamine-lawyer-JNW

Batticaloa Hospital doctors, staff hold protest against killing of Sinhalese doctor Sunday-hosp official. LTTE carried out shooting-Def. Ministry-JNW

Task Force 3 troops head towards Mankulama junction–JNW

Batch of relief items sent by India for civilians in Wanni arrives at Harbor-JNW

Japan shows 2 quarters of negative economic growth. Asian stocks mixed, Tokyo +1.1%, Philippines -1.4%, New York oil $55.77-1.26. Gold $741+12-JNW

Air Force jets raided LTTE forward defence line motar & artillary positions in Muhamale, Jaffna at 6.45am & 1.30pm-SLAF Spokesman-JNW

Govt calls War Heroes Felicitation Week from Monday to pay tribute to three forces & police personnel after capture of Poonreyn-Min Sirisena-JNW

Govt passes budget in parliament in second reading with 127 votes for, 85 against-reporter-JNW

President congratulates soldiers on capture of Pooneryn, says land route can be opened to Jaffna, urges LTTE to lay down arms & negotiate-JNW

Troops enter LTTE stronghold Pooneryn & captures area to Kilali lagoon as well as part of key Pooneryn-Paranthan road-military official-JNW