Maldives police hunt for second bomb
Nov 22, 2007 (AFP) - Maldivian authorities are searching for a second bomb believed to have been part of a plot by Islamic extremists to attack the country's …
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Tele Saga
Nov 22, 2007 (LBO) – The hearing of the case against the sale of Sri Lanka Telecom shares by its Japanese shareholder to Malaysia's UT group has been put …
Indonesia may stop ‘Tree Man’ being treated in US: report
Jakarta, Indonesia (AFP) - An Indonesian villager dubbed "Tree Man" for massive bark-like warts growing on much of his body may be barred from travelling to …
Domestic Violence
Nov 22, 2007 (LBO) – The residence of a rebel Sri Lanka lawmaker had been bombed by unidentified persons Thursday, but the attackers had fled after a …
Oil prices breach 99 dollars
SINGAPORE, Nov 21, 2007 (AFP) - Oil prices rose above 99 US dollars per barrel in Asian trade on Wednesday, within striking distance of the 100-dollar level as …
Sri Lanka hammer England in tour opener
Nov 21, 2007 (AFP) - England's bowlers got a taste of the perils that await them in the upcoming Test series as Sri Lanka's second-string battered them in a …
Dubai port firm nets 4.96 billion dollars in IPO
DUBAI, Nov 21, 2007 (AFP) - Dubai port operator DP World said on Wednesday that the proceeds of its initial public offering (IPO) totalled 4.96 billion …
World Bank encouraging ‘responsible’ Chinese lending in Africa: Zoellick
BRUSSELS, Nov 19, 2007 (AFP) - World Bank president Robert Zoellick said Monday the development body was encouraging China to be a "responsible" lender in …
World stocks wilt on US economic fears
NEW YORK, Nov 19, 2007 (AFP) - World stocks took a pounding Monday as investor fears about the US economy mounted with consumers and the banking system both …
British television sweeps international Emmy awards
NEW YORK, Nov 19, 2007 (AFP) - Britain swept the international Emmy awards for excellence in television late Monday, picking up seven top awards at a gala …
Umpire sorry for giving Sangakkara out, says skipper
HOBART, Australia, Nov 20, 2007 (AFP) - South African umpire Rudi Koertzen apologised to Kumar Sangakkara for giving him out in controversial circumstances …
Dollar weak in Asian trade on Fed concerns
TOKYO, Nov 19, 2007 (AFP) - The dollar was weak in Asian trade Monday in the wake of soft US economic news as investors wonder about the US Federal Reserve's …
Sri Lanka in trouble against Aussies
HOBART, Australia, Nov 19, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka hit early trouble in their chase for an improbable 507 runs to win the second cricket Test and square the …
Lee’s double strike gives Aussies winning scent
HOBART, Australia, Nov 19, 2007 (AFP) - Brett Lee undermined Sri Lanka's hopes of chasing down a history-making 507 runs against Australia in the second …
Bangladesh says cyclone death toll hits 2,000
DHAKA, Nov 18, 2007 (AFP) - Bangladesh said Sunday the death toll from a massive cyclone hit 2,000, with that grim tally certain to rise as the impoverished …
Bangladesh cyclone death toll hits 3,000, millions destitute
BARGUNA, Bangladesh, Nov 18, 2007 (AFP) - The death toll from a massive cyclone that smashed through impoverished Bangladesh was 3,000 and continuing to rise …
Sri Lanka all out for 246 in second Test
HOBART, Australia, Nov 18, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka were all out for 246 in reply to Australia's first innings 542 for five declared late on the third day of the …
Chavez threatens US$200 a barrel oil
RIYADH, Nov 18, 2007 (AFP) - OPEC hardliners and moderates were deeply divided about whether oil should be used as a political weapon at a rare summit of the …
Jayawardene’s mixed feelings after Test hundred
HOBART, Australia, Nov 18, 2007 (AFP) - Skipper Mahela Jayawardene produced one of his great fighting innings for his first century against Australia but has …
Sri Lanka’s Atapattu mulls Sydney move: report
HOBART, Australia, Nov 17, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan opening batsman Marvan Atapattu is considering quitting international cricket after the second Hobart Test …