First sex ‘theme park’ set to open in London
LONDON, May 18, 2006 (AFP) - The world's first "theme park" dedicated to sex and relationships is set to open in London's bustling West End later this summer, …
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Foiled Plan
May 18 (LBO) – Attempts to widen the takeovers and mergers code to include indirect company takeovers is unlikely to work, Sri Lanka’s securities …
Japan to fingerprint and photograph foreign visitors
TOKYO, May 17, 2006 (AFP) - Japan's parliament narrowly approved Wednesday a bill to follow the United States in fingerprinting and photographing foreign …
Critics crucify ‘Da Vinci Code’ in Cannes
CANNES, France, May 17, 2006 (AFP) - The most hotly-awaited movie of the year "The Da Vinci Code" failed to crack an audience of movie critics here at a sneak …
Telekom Malaysia sees spike in first quarter profits
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16, 2006 (AFP) - Malaysia's largest telecommunications provider Telekom Malaysia has seen a sharp gain in its first quarter profit, including …
Exclusive Hong Kong club would have Bond shaken and stirred
HONG KONG, May 16, 2006 (AFP) - With the click of a switch, brightly polished restaurant tables lift almost magically into the ceiling and from sliding panels …
Sri Lankan troops and Tigers trade artillery fire across front line
May 16, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lankan troops and Tamil Tiger rebels exchanged artillery fire across a truce line in the northern peninsula of Jaffna Tuesday, …
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, must take …
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 text …
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 outside his …
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 approval. …
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 pharmacy …
New guide aims to erase ‘ugly American’ image
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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 higher owing to …
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 closely by …
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 after …
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 cricket. …
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 world, …
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 …
World Bank finds explosive rise in carbon trading
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2006 (AFP) - The global market for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions -- an innovative offshoot of the Kyoto pact on global warming -- has …