War fears batter investor confidence in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, May 16, 2006 (AFP) - Fears Sri Lanka could return to civil war have punched a hole in investor confidence and wiped millions of dollars off …
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Cricket Board wins Premadasa Stadium on a 30-year lease
May 15 (LBO) – A proposed lease of the state owned R. Premadasa Stadium to the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLCB) for maintenance, has got Cabinet …
Malaysian schools offer daily report card — on SMS
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15, 2006 (AFP) - Malaysian parents anxious to know what their children are up to at school will soon be able to receive daily SMS …
Sri Lanka leaves interest rates at current levels for fifth straight month
May 15, 2006 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Central Bank opt to maintain its policy rates for the fifth straight month Monday amidst a possible bottoming out of …
Sri Lanka, rebels trade charges after civilian massacre
May 15, 2006 (AFP) - The Sri Lankan government traded charges with Tiger rebels on Monday over the killing of 13 Tamil civilians at the weekend, amid …
New Japan breeds slacker generation
TOKYO, May 15, 2006 (AFP) - "A salaryman can never have high hopes," Takao Kimijima says on a Tokyo street as he finishes a puff on his cigarette …
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May 15, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) said Monday, group net profits for the first quarter of 2006 topped 1.3 billion rupees, despite …
BBC World Service radio attracts record listeners
LONDON, May 15, 2006 (AFP) - Record numbers of radio listeners are tuning into the BBC World Service, the public broadcaster said on Monday. online …
Foreign loans, overseas remittances, keep Sri Lanka floating
May 15 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's balance of payments (BOP) has recorded a 150 million dollar surplus for the three months to March, the Central Bank …
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Aviation sector faces a critical five years: industry
SINGAPORE, May 15, 2006 (AFP) - The commercial aviation sector faces a critical five years where the two key players, airlines and airport operators, …
Tamil Tigers dismiss calls to end navy operations
COLOMBO, May 14, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers dismissed calls by Scandinavian truce monitors to stop rebel navy missions and have threatened …
Global economy, led by China, shrugs off soaring commodity prices
LONDON, May 14, 2006 (AFP) - The prices of commodities such as oil, copper, aluminium, platinum and sugar are smashing records -- and will head …
Sri Lanka seeks help to identify woman suicide bomber
May 14, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka Police asked for help from the public Sunday to identify a woman suicide bomber who attacked the island's army chief …
Microsoft, Google gear for titanic clash
NEW YORK, May 14, 2006 (AFP) - Microsoft and Google are girding for battle for supremacy over the information technology sector, a duel watched …
Sri Lankan president warns Tigers as violence escalates
May 14, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse has warned Tiger rebels not to take his patience for weakness and vowed to defend his …
India’s Rahul Gandhi seen stepping into spotlight after mother’s win
NEW DELHI, May 14, 2006 (AFP) - The clamour is growing for Rahul Gandhi, scion of India's most powerful political dynasty, to step into the spotlight …
Sri Lanka likely to maintain key interest rates, despite deteriorating security situation
May 14, 2006 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Central Bank is likely to maintain its policy rates for the fifth straight month amidst a possible bottoming out of …
Violence kills 19 in Sri Lanka as Tigers vow to use navy
May 14, 2006 (AFP) - May 14, 2006 (AFP) - At least 19 people have been killed in fresh violence in Sri Lanka, officials said Sunday, as Tamil Tigers …
EU criticises Sri Lanka Tigers over sea battle, warns on escalation
May 13, 2006 (AFP) - The European Union criticised Sri Lankan rebels Saturday for staging a deadly sea attack and warned that the escalation in …
Annan urges Sri Lanka’s warring sides to resume dialogue
UNITED NATIONS, May 12, 2006 (AFP) - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Friday made a fresh appeal to Sri Lanka's government and Tamil rebels to end …
Jayasuriya denies President behind Test return
LONDON, May 13, 2006 (AFP) - Sanath Jayasuriya has insisted the President of Sri Lanka played no role in his decision to end his retirement from Test …
Zimbabwe’s inflation rate crosses 1,000-percent threshold
HARARE, May 12, 2006 (AFP) - Zimbabwe said on Friday its inflation rate had crossed the landmark 1,000-percent threshold, arguably the highest in the …
Moody guarded over Jayasuriya return
LONDON, May 12, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody gave a cautious welcome to the prospect of veteran opener Sanath Jayasuriya coming out of Test …