Refugee Law
GENEVA, August 13, 2014 (AFP) - The UN refugee agency on Tuesday accused Sri Lanka of breaking international law in its growing campaign to kick out Pakistani …
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Cricket: Sri Lanka beat the rain to down Pakistan in first Test
GALLE, August 10, 2014 (AFP) - Retiring Mahela Jayawardene took on the unusual role of opening batsman to hand Sri Lanka a thrilling seven-wicket victory on …
Cricket: Pakistan 347-5 in first Test vs Sri Lanka
GALLE, August 7, 2014 (AFP) - Younis Khan was unbeaten on 171 as Pakistan moved to 347-5 in their first innings by lunch on the second day of the first Test …
Pakistan bat against Sri Lanka in first Test
GALLE, August 6, 2014 (AFP) - Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday. online …
India lashes WTO, defends decision on failed trade deal
NEW DELHI, August 5, 2014 (AFP) - India on Tuesday defended its decision to scuttle a landmark worldwide trade deal, saying it needed to take a tough stand at …
Cricket: Sri Lanka, Pakistan gear for Jayawardene finale
GALLE, August 4, 2014 (AFP) - Hosts Sri Lanka hope to give retiring former captain Mahela Jayawardene a winning farewell when they take on Pakistan for a sixth …
Economic Migrants
SYDNEY, August 4, 2014 (AFP) - Asylum-seekers held on an Australian customs vessel at sea for weeks were given lifeboats and told to make their own way back to …
China-India energy rivalry in spotlight as Modi visits Nepal
KATHMANDU, August 2, 2014 (AFP) - Energy will be high on the agenda when India's new Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Nepal on Sunday, eager to claw back …
Nationalist Move
SYDNEY, August 2, 2014 (AFP) - Some 157 asylum-seekers who were detained at sea for weeks by Australia have been sent to the Pacific island of Nauru after …
Cricket: Spinners bowled their hearts out, says Mathews
COLOMBO, July 28, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews on Monday lavished praise on his ace spinners for nearly winning his team the second Test …
Cricket: South Africa lose opener on rain hit final day
COLOMBO, July 28, 2014 (AFP) - South Africa lost opener Dean Elgar before heavy rain stopped play on the fifth and final day of the series-deciding second Test …
Economic Claim
SYDNEY, July 28, 2014 (AFP) - A group of 157 asylum-seekers held for weeks on the high seas on an Australian customs vessel were likely economic migrants from …
Cricket: Sri Lanka 11-0 at stumps on day three
COLOMBO, July 26, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka were 11-0 at stumps in their second innings on the third day of the second and final Test against South Africa in …
Giant crater in Russia’s far north sparks mystery
MOSCOW, July 26, 2014 (AFP) - A vast crater discovered in a remote region of Siberia known to locals as "the end of the world" is causing a sensation in …
Cricket: Amla leads South Africa fightback on day two
COLOMBO, July 25, 2014 (AFP) - Hashim Amla faced a stern test of character in his first series as captain after South Africa lost three key wickets against a …
Stand Off
SYDNEY, July 25, 2014 (AFP) - A group of 157 asylum-seekers in custody on the high seas for weeks will be taken to Australia and held until consular officials …
Rape Probe
COLOMBO, July 22, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lankan police were Tuesday investigating the gang-rape of an 11-year-old girl allegedly by seven sailors in the island's …
Cricket: Sri Lanka pacer Eranga ruled out of second Test
COLOMBO, July 22, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's frontline seamer Shaminda Eranga was Tuesday ruled out of the deciding second Test against South Africa due to a …
Cricket: South Africa aim to end Sri Lanka series jinx
COLOMBO, July 22, 2014 (AFP) - An upbeat South Africa will look to carry their winning momentum in the second Test against Sri Lanka beginning on Thursday, and …
Cricket: Steyn stars in big South Africa win
GALLE, July 20, 2014 (AFP) - Dale Steyn grabbed a match haul of 9-99 as South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 153 runs on the fifth and final day of the first …