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‘s carbon sink: study
CHICAGO, July 21, 2008 (AFP) – Nutrients carried by the Amazon River help create a carbon sink deep in the Atlantic Ocean, a study released Monday has found.The key ingredients transported by the river are iron and phosphorus. These elements are all that an organism called a diazotroph needs to capture nitrogen and carbon from […]
European shares get boost from Bank of America earnings
LONDON, July 21, 2008 (AFP) – European stock exchanges forged ahead Monday, powered by news of second-quarter profit at Bank of America that reassured investors about the health of the US financial sector.In London the FTSE 100 index gained 0.52 percent to close at 5,404.30 points, while in Paris the CAC 40 rose 0.65 percent […]
Vaccine kick-starts immune response to cancer
July 21, 2008 (AFP) – Researchers have developed a plant-based cancer vaccine capable of kick-starting the body’s immune response and being tailored to a patient’s specific tumor type, according to a study released Monday.While they have not yet determined whether the immune response is sufficient to destroy the cancer, the researchers are hopeful that the […]
Sri Lanka banking on pride in India series, says captain
July 22, 2008 (AFP) – Skipper Mahela Jayawardene says Sri Lanka are keen to maintain their impressive home record when they take on India in a three-Test series, which starts here on Wednesday.The hosts have won home series against South Africa, England and the West Indies in the past four years and in the same […]
Mama Mia – Torres takes on fifth Olympics at 41
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2008 (AFP) – In a sport littered with precocious prodigies, 41-year-old swimming mum Dara Torres shatters the mould. Torres was a talented teen herself when she won her first Olympic swimming gold in Los Angeles in 1984. Now she’ll tackle her fifth Games campaign in Beijing alongside teammates and rivals young […]
‘s Dravid
July 21, 2008 (AFP) – Former captain Rahul Dravid says India need to be at their best to beat Sri Lanka in home conditions in a three-Test series starting here on Wednesday.“They have got the right balance in these conditions.They are always a big threat at home. Muttiah Muralitharan is a big impact and Chaminda […]
Sri Lanka economy, tourism targeted by Tamil Tigers: official
July 22, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s hoteliers say the industry is heading for the worst crisis in its history amid an ongoing internal conflict, while a senior government official said the economy and tourism was targeted by Tamil Tiger guerillas.Foreign visitors to the island fell 9.3 percent in May, hard hit by travel warnings, […]
Sri Lanka Janashakthi Insurance starts trading
July 21, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Janashakthi Insurance began trading at the Colombo bourse Monday at 13.50 rupees, above its issue price of 12.00, dealers said. Property rich Association Electrical was up 50 rupees to 1,200, The Finance was down 1.00 rupee at 49.00 rupees, John Keells Holdings up 25 cents at 104.75 in […]
Sri Lanka stocks close lower, Janashakthi Insurance fall below issue price
July 21, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan shares ended lower Monday dragged down by falls in heavyweight stocks while Janashakthi Insurance Company ended below its issue price on its debut after briefly trading higher.The All Share Price Index fell 1.32 percent (31.81 points) to 2,380.57 while the Milanka fell 1.33 percent (38.23 points) to 2,843.68. […]
India govt hunts for support ahead of no confidence vote
NEW DELHI, July 21, 2008 (AFP) – The Indian government was scouring for support Monday, trying to shore up its position a day before a no-confidence vote in parliament triggered by a controversial nuclear deal with Washington. The government will collapse and early elections will be called if the coalition of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh […]
Economy top concern for voters as White House race heats up
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2008 (AFP) – The sputtering economy has asserted itself as the main concern for US voters less than four months ahead of presidential elections, and with an avalanche of alarming new data it appears unlikely that will change. While crude oil prices fell more than 16 dollars per barrel in the past […]
Sri Lanka minister rejects cricket manager
July 21, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s sports minister has rejected a nomination to appoint former test cricketer Hashan Tillekeratne as manager of the national cricket team for an upcoming Indian tour. Sports minister Gamini Lokuge told our sister website Vimasuma.com Monday that he received the nominations of the Sri Lanka contingent for the Indian […]