Bookies fear Ashes rivals in World Cup betting bonanza
LONDON, March 13, 2007 (AFP) - One of Britain's leading bookmakers is hoping anyone other than England or Australia wins the Cricket World Cup. online pharmacy …
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Armed police sent in to tackle latest Chinese riot
BEIJING, March 13, 2007 (AFP) - Police poured into a central Chinese city to quell riots sparked by rising bus fees, residents said Tuesday, in the latest …
Sobers declares 2007 World Cup open
DANIEL TOWN, Jamaica, March 12, 2007 (AFP) - The 2007 Cricket World Cup, the first to be held in the Caribbean, was opened here on Sunday in a three-hour, …
Ponting attacks Gavaskar over ‘unpopular’ claims
SYDNEY, March 12, 2007 (AFP) - Australian captain Ricky Ponting accused Sunil Gavaskar of being "high and mighty" after the Indian legend branded the world …
Strong rubber prices in Sri Lanka gives bounce to Kelani Valley
March 11 (LBO) - Robust rubber prices have boosted after tax profits of Kelani Valley Plantations (KVPL) by 66 percent in 2006, while turnover grew by 21 …
Marathon men take aim at World Cup
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 10, 2007 (AFP) - Thirty-two years after the first World Cup was decided over a modest five playing days, the 2007 edition will open …
World Cup minnows seek a moment in the sun
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, March 11, 2007 (AFP) - When Dwayne Leverock bowls to Sachin Tendulkar in the World Cup, it will be more than just a contest between a …
Sri Lanka lose to Kiwis despite Tharanga ton
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 9, 2007 (AFP) - Upul Tharanga hit a majestic century but couldn't stop Sri Lanka from slipping to an 18-run defeat against New …
Sri Lanka, Vaas figure among all time World Cup records
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 10, 2007 (AFP) - World Cup records ahead of the 2007 tournament which opens in the West Indies on March 11: Team records Highest …
Sri Lanka tea replanting, promotions hit due to withheld industry funds
March 10 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's smallholders are not getting promised incentives for replanting and the national promotional budget for tea has also been hit …
Bill Gates still top dog but rising billionaires catching up
NEW YORK, March 8, 2007 (AFP) - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is still the richest man in the world, but his lead over other entrepreneurs is narrowing, …
Kenya and Dutch hail minnows quality
DANIEL TOWN, Jamaica, March 9, 2007 (AFP) - Kenya captain Steve Tikolo and Netherlands' skipper Luuk van Troost hailed praised their sides after a compelling …
World Cup damaged in India
NEW DELHI, March 9, 2007 (AFP) - The expensive silverware to be awarded to the winner of cricket's World Cup in the Caribbean has been damaged while on display …
European stock markets rally after Tokyo bounce
LONDON, March 8, 2007 (AFP) - European stock markets moved higher on Thursday, following bumper gains earlier in Tokyo, as investors regained confidence after …
If you want to see carnivorus cattle, rush to India
KOLKATA, India, March 8, 2007 (AFP) - Hundreds of people have rushed to a village in eastern India to see a male calf defy its herbivore nature by eating live …
Rajiv Gandhi murder accomplice wins Indian citizenship for daughter
CHENNAI, India, March 8, 2007 (AFP) - An Indian woman convicted along with her Sri Lankan husband in the 1991 killing of former premier Rajiv Gandhi has …
Age doesn’t concern Sri Lanka master-blaster
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 8, 2007 (AFP) - He's 37-years-old, is the only surviving member of the 1996 World Cup-winning squad, and still opens the batting as …
Post-strike blues hit Sri Lanka tea production
March 08, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka, one of the world's biggest exporters of tea, has reported its lowest monthly output in nine-years this January, as bad …
Under Fire
March 7, 2007 (AFP) - Nine media workers have been killed in Sri Lanka over the past 15 months, rights groups said Wednesday, voicing concerns over …
Bangladesh clinch thrilling win over Kiwis
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 6, 2007 (AFP) - Bangladesh pulled off a major shock on Tuesday when they defeated New Zealand by two wickets here in a World Cup …