One dead as serial bomb blasts hit Indian IT city: police
BANGALORE, July 25, 2008 (AFP) - India's high-technology capital Bangalore was hit by a string of seven coordinated bomb blasts Friday with at least one person …
Sri Lanka fighting kills scores of rebels: military
July 25, 2008 (AFP) - Heavy ground battles across Sri Lanka's north claimed the lives of 59 Tamil Tiger rebels and two soldiers, the defence ministry said …
Eurozone money supply slows, points to weaker economy: analysts
FRANKFURT, July 25, 2008 (AFP) - Growth of eurozone money supply and credit eased sharply last month, the European Central Bank said on Friday, providing more …
Critical DNS vulnerability found on internet: experts
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, 2008 (AFP) - Internet security researchers on Thursday warned that hackers have caught on to a "critical" flaw that lets them control …
Sri Lanka’s four-wicket Murali sparks India’s collapse
July 25, 2008 (AFP) - Muttiah Muralitharan triggered India's collapse with four quick wickets to boost Sri Lanka's hopes of enforcing a follow-on in the third …
Bunker mentality as Beijing readies for Games
BEIJING, July 25, 2008 (AFP) - Its ancient city walls were demolished decades ago, but with the Olympic Games fast approaching Beijing is raising a new defence …
Sri Lanka’s ton-up Dilshan prolongs India’s agony
July 25, 2008 (AFP) - Tillakaratne Dilshan completed a century as Sri Lanka posted a massive 552-6 in their first innings at lunch on the third day of the …
Sri Lanka ‘GSP+’ trade concession extension doubtful: EU parliamentarian
July 25, 2008 (LBO) - The extension of trade concessions from the European Union to Sri Lanka is doubtful unless the country takes action to protect human and …
Sri Lanka stocks firm, turnover thin
July 24, 2008 (LBO) - Sri Lankan stocks closed up for the second day Thursday after a long slide but thin turnover showed investors opted to stay out of the …
Shock Waves
July 24, 2008 (LBO) - A landmark court ruling against Sri Lanka's John Keells group involving the privatization of a profitable marine bunkering unit which was …
Sri Lanka Coke unit in plastic bottle recycle venture
July 24, 2008 (LBO) - The Sri Lankan unit of soft drinks maker Coca Cola has teamed up with Manisha Polymer, a local firm, to recycle plastic bottles. online …
Sri Lankan military says 29 killed in fresh fighting
July 24, 2008 (AFP) - At least 25 Tamil Tiger rebels and four soldiers have been killed in fighting and air strikes across Sri Lanka's northern region, the …
Sri Lanka A&E unit in new deal with apparel industry
July 24, 2008 (LBO) - American & Efird Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. has secured a deal to be the preferred sewing thread supplier to Sri Lanka's apparel industry for the …
Sri Lanka approves Indian power cable link
July 24, 2008 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to link Southern India and Sri Lanka through a submarine power cable, a senior …
India mobile phone giant Bharti Q1 profit up 34 percent
MUMBAI, July 24, 2008 (AFP) - India's top mobile phone company, Bharti Airtel, said its first-quarter net profit increased by a better-than-expected 34 …
Vietnam inflation hits 27 percent, trade gap widens
HANOI, July 24, 2008 (AFP) - Vietnam's annual inflation rate hit 27 percent in July, the government said Thursday, as rocketing food and fuel costs saddle its …
Japanese business chief calls for change of government
TOKYO, July 23, 2008 (AFP) - One of Japan's top business leaders called Wednesday for a change of government to shake up Asia's largest economy, which faces …
Oil tumbles to US$124 a barrel after Plosser hints at rate hike
NEW YORK, July 23, 2008 (AFP) - Oil prices tumbled Wednesday as supply concerns eased after a bigger-than-expected increase in gasoline reserves was reported …
Sri Lanka on top as Jayawardene emulates Bradman
July 24, 2008 (AFP) - Mahela Jayawardene equalled former Australian legend Don Bradman's record of nine centuries at one venue to put Sri Lanka in a commanding …
Sri Lanka boosted by Warnapura, Jayawardene
July 24, 2008 (AFP) - Malinda Warnapura completed an impressive century to help Sri Lanka reach 205-2 in their first innings at lunch on the second day of the …