Cars line up at a gas station to fill their tanks ahead of an expected trade union protest in Colombo November 10, 2009. The protest will include unions from the fuel sector and is expected to start on Tuesday. Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

Cars line up at a gas station to fill their tanks ahead of an expected trade union protest in Colombo November 10, 2009. The protest will include unions from the fuel sector and is expected to start on Tuesday.

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