101.   The cyclone hit after several weeks of drought and blistering heat, during which the government called for special nationwide prayers for rain.

102.   The grenade explosion, which occured when tens of thousands were inside the mosque to attend special Friday prayers, sparked panic and a stampede, witnesses said.

103.   The explosion, which occured when tens of thousands were inside the mosque to attend special Friday prayers, sparked panic and a stampede, witnesses said.

104.   The LTTE said Tamils would offer special prayers in temples on Sunday.