Federal Reserve tightens US home mortgage lending
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve on Monday tightened home mortgage lending in a bid to improve consumer protection from practices …
India have batsmen to counter Mendis, says Kumble
CHENNAI, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - India captain Anil Kumble said Monday he was confident his experienced batsmen will see off the threat posed by spinner Ajantha …
Team USA includes several athletes who previously failed doping tests
INDIANAPOLIS, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - Reigning Olympic 100 metre champion Justin Gatlin was noticeably absent when the USA's track and field team for Beijing was …
Sri Lanka shares end higher
July 14, 2008 (LBO) - Sri Lankan share prices ended higher Monday with gains in heavyweight Sri Lanka Telecom and John Keells Holdings pushing up the indices. …
Sri Lanka food firm and IFC to push dairy farmers up the value chain
July 14, 2008 (LBO) - The foods division of Sri Lanka's John Keells Holdings (JKH) has tied up with dairy farmer co-operatives to set up facilities to add …
Sri Lanka busts fertilizer subsidy budget in five months
July 14, 2008 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has spent almost a year's allocation for a populist fertilizer subsidy in just five months, the finance ministry said in a …
Sri Lanka gets Canadian support for disaster planning
July 14, 2008 (LBO) - Canada has given Sri Lanka support to train officials from government and non-governmental organisations in responding to natural …
US Treasury unveils support for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson unveiled measures Sunday to bolster key US housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie …
Emirates chief slams British, EU aviation policies
LONDON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - The president of Emirates airline on Monday criticised the policies being imposed by Britain and the European Union on airlines …
Computer headset lets brain control action
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2008 (AFP) - It's mind over machine: a US high-tech company has created a headset allowing computer game lovers to use their thoughts …
Sri Lanka’s Tharanga included for India warm-up tie
July 14, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lankan batsman Upul Tharanga was on Monday given a chance to stake his claim for the upcoming home Test series against India after …
Iran tops Sri Lanka donors up to May 2008, displacing Japan
July 14, 2008 (LBO) - Iran emerged as the biggest lender to Sri Lanka, displacing traditional top donors Japan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in the …
Battle Values
July 13, 2008 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Stassen group controlled by tycoon Harry Jayewardene had been valued at over 24 billion rupees (228 million US dollars) by …
Asia sets stage for disaster relief exercise with key powers
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2008 (AFP) - After much debate, Asia is finally expected to agree to hold its first civilian-military disaster relief exercise with key …
Sri Lanka says 32 killed in fresh fighting
July 13, 2008 (AFP) - At least 30 Tamil Tiger rebels and two government soldiers were killed in fresh fighting in the island's embattled north, the defence …
IndyMac bank seized by US amid intensifying crisis
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2008 (AFP) - Federally-seized IndyMac Bank was due to reopen Monday after suffering one of the biggest bank closures in US history, as …
Cambodian garment workers worry about future prospects
PHNOM PENH, July 13, 2008 (AFP) - Sath Vanny sits anxiously at the door to her tiny one-room hut in the factory district of Cambodia's capital. buy naprosyn …
Names to look out for at Beijing Olympics
PARIS, July 13, 2008 (AFP) - AFP Sports Service has chosen a selection of athletes who could be grabbing the headlines during the Beijing Olympics:- ATHLETICS …
Sri Lanka Finlay unit sees rubber as ‘magic’ tree
July 11, 2008 (LBO) - Sri Lankan plantations owned by the James Finlay group intend to plant rubber in a big way as part of its diversification strategy, a …
Sri Lanka tightens use of mobile phones to fight terrorism
July 12, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lanka Saturday tightened mobile phone regulations and forced service providers to maintain full details of phone users as part of …