Gilchrist sets new World Cup record in final against Sri Lanka
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Australia's Adam Gilchrist set a new record for the highest individual innings in a World Cup final when …
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Sri Lankans abort party amid air attacks
April 29, 2007 (AFP) - The Sri Lankan capital was enveloped in "total panic" early Sunday as Tamil Tiger air attacks forced World Cup cricket fans to …
Sri Lanka – Australia final; Crowe says Rudi Koertzen was talking about allowances
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 29, 2007 (AFP) - Match referee Jeff Crowe took the blame for the farcical finish to the World Cup final which saw …
Little Damage
April 29, 2007 (LBO) – The Indian and Dutch partners of petroleum facilities targeted by Tamil Tigers, which are jointly owned with the …
Sri Lanka Shell Gas terminal complex hit by suspected Tamil Tiger air raid
April 29, 2007 (LBO) – Fire engines were called to put out a fire in a gas terminal complex north of Colombo following a suspected Tamil Tiger …
Shell buildings hit in suspected Tiger attack in Sri Lanka
April 29, 2007 (AFP) - A Shell building in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo caught fire early Sunday following a suspected aeriel attack by Tamil …
Air Attack III
April 29, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka cut power to the capital Colombo early Sunday local time, when millions were watching their team bat in the …
Sri Lanka’s ‘Flying Tigers’ bomb targets in Colombo
April 29, 2007 (AFP) - Tamil Tiger rebels used light aircraft to bomb key installations in and around Sri Lanka's capital Sunday, forcing cricket …
Land Locked
April 28, 2007 (LBO) – A deal to sell a prime commercial property belonging to a troubled state trading firm to a state-bank has got deadlocked …
Sri Lankans splurge on snacks and drinks for all night match viewing
April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankans were stocking up on snacks, soft drinks, ice cream and liquor on Saturday to watch their home team battle …
Sri Lanka’s ‘Karuna’ holding 194 child soldiers: UNICEF
April 28, 2007 (AFP) - A pro-government Tamil militant group is holding at least 194 child soldiers despite promises it would free underage …
China invests in key projects in Zimbabwe as West tighten economic sanctions
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said on Friday that burgeoning economic ties with Asian countries were …
Sri Lanka skipper says Aussies can be beaten
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene believes that Australia can be beaten in the World Cup final here …
Sri Lanka lose toss and fields in cricket World Cup final
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the World Cup final …
Sri Lanka capital sealed off amid fears of Tiger attack
April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan police and security forces sealed off the capital on Saturday, searching every vehicle entering and leaving the …
Take Off
April 26, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's international airport has re-opened after several flights were diverted as a precautionary measure following …
Sri Lanka counts on World Cup to boost image
COLOMBO, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka is banking on the publicity from the cricket World Cup to attract foreign investment and tourism to the …
Sri Lanka shuts airport fearing Tiger attack
April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan troops fearing a rebel attack fired anti-aircraft weapons and evacuated passengers from the international airport …
Sri Lanka on alert after new flying Tiger threat
COLOMBO, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka was on high alert Friday over the threat of another Tamil Tiger air attack, the morning after a suspicious …
Extra Year
April 27, 2007 (LBO) – International students graduating in Britain would be able to work for one year, helping them gain valuable work …
Dollar Deal
April 27, 2007 (LBO) – State-owned Bank of Ceylon's syndicated dollar loan has been able to raise more money than originally envisaged. (US …
Final tuned for Malinga and Tait sling concerto
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - They're the youngest slingers in town, but Shaun Tait and Lasith Malinga know that Saturday's World Cup …
Small Credit
April 27, 2007 (LBO) – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined hands with six Sri Lankan private banks to educate small and …
Money printing, deficit spending Zimbabwe’s inflation soars to 2,200 percent
HARARE, April 26, 2007 (AFP) - Zimbabwe, already battling to contain the world's highest rate of inflation, announced on Thursday that the figure had …