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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, leader of the United National Party, right, takes an oath as the Minister of Policy Development and Implementation before the President Chandrika Kumartunga at the president's house in Colombo, Sri Lanka Wednesday, Dec.12, 2001. A 25- member cabinet took oath of office after overcoming the contentious issue of who will keep the all-important defense ministry portfolio. (AP Photo/ Gemunu Amarasinghe)