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Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka ahead of Japanese peace move
June 3, 2007 (AFP) – The Tamil Tiger rebels said Sunday they had killed at least 10 Sri Lankan army troops in attacks on military defences and materiel, as Japan readied a fresh bid to quell the spiralling violence.The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said they had launched a “commando style” attack against military […]
‘s JFK airport
NEW YORK, June 2, 2007 (AFP) – US authorities said Saturday they foiled an Islamic terrorist plot to bomb fuel supplies and pipelines at John F. Kennedy airport, averting a potentially catastrophic attack and “unthinkable” carnage at and around the massive airfield. Four suspected Islamic extremists — including Abdul Kadir, a former member of Guyana’s […]
European Union asks Maldives to re-start talks with opposition and usher in democracy
June 03, 2007 (LBO) – The European Union (EU) has called on the Maldivian government to re-start talks with the opposition aimed to bring democracy to the islands. “The EU urgently calls upon the President of the Maldives to take concrete steps in this direction by creating an enabling environment for talks,” the EU said […]
Under Control
June 03, 2007 (LBO) — A fire broke out aboard an Indian oil tanker undergoing repairs at the main port of Colombo Sunday, injuring 13 people, officials said.The firm is currently building two large size ocean going Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels with a 80 tonne Bollard Pull capacity for Greatship (India) Limited. The engine […]
Sri Lanka bans trucks travelling to capital from Tiger-controlled areas
June 2, 2007 (AFP) – Sri Lanka said Saturday it would not allow trucks coming from rebel-held areas in the northeast into Colombo after police claimed to have discovered explosives destined for the city in a goods carrier.Residents in areas bordering rebel-held Wanni in the northeast were told not to send trucks south after police […]
Sri Lanka media minister bats for attacked journo
June 2, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s media minister has condemned the attack on a photo journalist of a Sri Lankan daily and has asked security forces to respect the accreditation issued by his ministry, the Department of Government Information (DGI) said. The DGI which accredits journalists, quoting Mass Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana says […]
Sri Lanka air force bomb Tiger stronghold in the east
June 2, 2007 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s air force on Saturday bombed suspected rebel Tamil Tiger targets located in a jungle in the island’s east, the defence ministry said. The conflict has killed more than 5,000 people in the past 18 months. Fighter jets bombed the jungles of Thoppigala in the eastern district of Batticaloa […]
Jamaican police to say Woolmer was not murdered – report
LONDON, June 2, 2007 (AFP) – Jamaican police are set to announce that Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was not murdered, but died of natural causes, a British newspaper said Saturday, citing a source close to the inquiry. The Daily Mail said Jamaican detectives would announce at a press conference next week that they are […]
Students in Venezuela march against Chavez after TV station closure
CARACAS, June 1, 2007 (AFP) – Dodging police cordons around the National Assembly, thousands of students Friday managed to reach lawmakers to deny any subversive intent in their protest against the shutdown of anti-government RCTV channel. “We’ve come here to get their document.We think there has to be a dialogue so everyone of us can […]
‘s Murali embarrasses Moody
June 2, 2007 (AFP) – Former Sri Lankan cricket coach Tom Moody says he is embarrassed by the derogatory reaction and constant harassment directed by Australian crowds towards Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.Muralitharan’s ultra-flexible bowling action has come under its heaviest scrutiny in Australia, where he has been called for throwing on two tours, prompting […]
Rating Reports
Full Release (London/Hong Kong, April 23, 2007) – Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (“IDRs”) of ‘BB-‘ (BB minus) with a Negative Outlook. The Country Ceiling is affirmed at ‘BB-‘ (BB minus) and the Short-term foreign currency rating at ‘B’.The Outlook on Sri […]
Sri Lanka tourism industry targets women to boost visitor numbers
June 02, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tourism industry aims to attract more women visitors under its efforts to revive faltering arrivals as an escalating internal conflict harms the island’s image, a top official said. The industry is working on several special holiday packages targeting niche markets like professional women and retired people in a […]