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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 …
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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 …
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 7, 2007 (AFP) - AFP sports presents some of the best examples of cricket sledges: - Rod Marsh and Ian Botham: When Botham took …
Sri Lanka cruise to win over Scots
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 5, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka cruised to a comfortable 172-run win over Scotland at the Three Ws Oval here on Monday in their opening …
Bermuda skipper defends World Cup place after warm-up thrashing
ARNOS VALE, St Vincent, March 6, 2007 (AFP) - Bermuda captain Irving Romaine insisted his side deserved their place at the Cricket World Cup despite losing …
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 6, 2007 (AFP) - Iran has mooted the idea of an international court focussing on Islamic human rights issues, a report said Tuesday. …
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Global shares rally but analysts warn of possible turmoil ahead
LONDON, March 6, 2007 (AFP) - European and Asian share prices rebounded on Tuesday following recent heavy falls as US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson …
Cricket: Sri Lanka World Cup squad profiles
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 5, 2007 (AFP) - Penpix of Sri Lanka's World Cup squad Mahela Jayawardene (RHB/RAM/Capt.) Age: 29. ODI appearances: 236. First cap: …
Asian markets retreat with investors’ eyes on China
TOKYO, March 5, 2007 (AFP) - Asian stock markets came under fresh selling pressure in early trade on Monday, tracking Wall Street lower amid continued anxiety …
Sri Lanka to play Scotland in World Cup opening round
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 4, 2007 (AFP) - Hosts West Indies, England, South Africa and Sri Lanka will fire the opening shots in their World Cup campaigns on …
Warne says Kiwis, Sri Lanka main threats
SYDNEY, March 2, 2007 (AFP) - Shane Warne Friday rated New Zealand and Sri Lanka as Australia's biggest threats at this month's World Cup but gave …
Sometimes it’s not just cricket
NEW DELHI, March 2, 2007 (AFP) - Where there's cricket, there's controversy and at the 2003 World Cup the phrase "It's not cricket" vied for attention with …
Markets stabilize after rout, as Wall St. and Shanghai rebound
NEW YORK, Feb 28, 2007 (AFP) - Global stock markets steadied Wednesday a day after the worst slide in years as Wall Street nerves were calmed by Fed chairman …
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Asian equity markets plunge on opening
SINGAPORE, Feb 28, 2007 (AFP) - Singapore share prices opened 4.82 percent lower Wednesday, in line with continued falls in regional markets. The Straits Times …
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‘Australia will be tough to beat’, warns Ponting
SYDNEY, Feb 28, 2007 (AFP) - Australia captain Ricky Ponting warned Wednesday that despite some recent poor form the world champions will be "extremely hard to …
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