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Media Nomination
Dec 03, 2008 (LBO) – An imprisoned Sri Lankan journalist, who faces a lengthy jail term for expressing his views, if convicted, has been nominated for a media freedom award by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF). To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 RSF said […]
Sri Lanka coconut industries hit by nut shortfall
Dec 03, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan coconut-based industries have been badly affected by the decreasing supply of nuts because of low yields and poor prices, plantations industries minister D M Jayaratne said. “Almost stagnant or very marginal increase in coconut yield and decreasing supply of raw material to the industries has become a very […]
Though shaken by siege, Mumbai comes back to life
MUMBAI, December 1, 2008 (AFP) – For 60 hours, Mumbai residents watched aghast as gunmen opened fire in a station and hospital, seizing two top hotels and a Jewish centre in a coordinated assault that left at least 172 people dead. But soon after an attack described by many in the media here as “India’s […]
India interior minister resigns over Mumbai attacks
MUMBAI, November 30, 2008 (AFP) – India’s interior minister resigned Sunday as anger grew over intelligence failures leading up to the attacks on Mumbai and investigators focused on a Pakistan-based Islamic militant group. Home Minister Shivraj Patil said he took “moral responsibility” for the assault by heavily-armed militants which left nearly 200 people dead and […]
Battle for Mumbai ends, last militants killed
MUMBAI, Nov 29, 2008 (AFP) – Commandos killed three holdout gunmen Saturday in Mumbai’s Taj Hotel, bringing an end to a two-day Islamic militant assault on India’s financial capital that left at least 155 dead, including 21 foreigners. The final attack on the historic seafront hotel was marked by heavy gunfire and loud explosions that […]
Sri Lanka tea prices fall sharply
Nov 28, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan tea prices at the Colombo auction fell sharply this week with large quantities unsold indicating the crisis caused by the sudden collapse in demand last month was continuing. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 Brokers said that prices […]
Mumbai attacks leave at least 125 dead, Pakistan accused
MUMBAI, November 27, 2008 (AFP) – Indian commandos battled into the early hours of Friday to end a multiple hostage crisis in Mumbai after suspected Pakistan-based Islamic militants killed 125 people across the city. Officials said they had almost totally cleared the luxury Taj Mahal hotel where gunmen had been holed up for more than […]
Commandos storm Mumbai Jewish centre: Eye witness
MUMBAI, November 28, 2008 (AFP) – At least 17 commandos on Friday abseiled from a helicopter into the Jewish centre in Mumbai taken by Islamic militants, and explosions were heard, an AFP witness said.The centre was one of several targets in the city attacked by Islamist gunmen.Officials said hostages, including Israelis, were believed to be […]
White House offers help to India after attacks
WASHINGTON, November 27, 2008 (AFP) – The White House on Wednesday held a meeting of top intelligence and counter-terrorism officials after the deadly attacks in Mumbai and said it stood ready to help the Indian government. “This afternoon, the White House National Security Council convened officials from counterterrorism and intelligence agencies as well as the […]
‘s stock markets shut due to attacks
MUMBAI, November 27, 2008 (AFP) – India’s stocks and commodity exchanges will be closed on Thursday due to the coordinated attacks by gunmen across India’s commercial capital Mumbai, a spokesman said. “Considering the prevailing abnormal situation and the government’s advice” for people to remain indoors, “it has been decided to keep the markets closed for […]
100 killed, foreigners taken hostage in Mumbai attacks
MUMBAI, November 27, 2008 (AFP) – Army commandos laid siege Thursday to two luxury hotels in Mumbai where gunmen held foreign guests hostage as part of coordinated attacks across India’s financial capital that left up to 100 dead. A group calling itself the “Deccan Mujahedeen” claimed responsibility for the attacks late Wednesday night on the […]
Indian commandos battle Islamist gunmen, over 100 dead
MUMBAI, November 27, 2008 (AFP) – Indian army commandos were Thursday battling Islamist gunmen who launched coordinated attacks against luxury hotels and other targets in Mumbai, taking foreign hostages and killing over 100 people.One of the gunmen holed up in the Oberoi/Trident told the India TV channel by phone that they wanted an end to […]