India’s inflation hits five-month high
NEW DELHI, June 16, 2014 (AFP) - India's inflation accelerated to a five-month high in May, in a worrying sign for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new …
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Cricket: England on top despite Sangakkara century
LONDON, June 14, 2014 (AFP) - Kumar Sangakkara's first Test hundred at Lord's saw him rewrite cricket's record books but England remained in control of their …
India must be ‘self sufficient’ in defence technology: PM
NEW DELHI, June 14, 2014 (AFP) - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday the country must be "self sufficient" in its defence capabilities at a …
Root puts England in control against Sri Lanka
LONDON, June 13, 2014 (AFP) - Yorkshireman Joe Root's maiden double hundred has given England a big advantage in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's …
Cricket: Sangakkara century frustrates England
LONDON, June 14, 2014 (AFP) - Kumar Sangakkara scored his first Test hundred at Lord's as Sri Lanka looked to avoid the follow-on against England on Saturday …
Ton-up Root turns Sri Lanka tide at open
LONDON, June 12, 2014 (AFP) - Joe Root's second hundred in as many Lord's Tests was the cornerstone of England's recovery on the first day of their series …
Root holds firm after Broad bolsters England total
LONDON, June 13, 2014 (AFP) - Joe Root passed 150 after Stuart Broad's quickfire 47 helped take England to 473 for eight against Sri Lanka at lunch on the …
Cricket: New-look England seek home comfort against Sri Lanka
LONDON, June 11, 2014 (AFP) - England will look to put the memory of their 5-0 Ashes drubbing in Australia behind them and prove there is Test life beyond …
12 dead in assault on Pakistan’s Karachi airport
KARACHI, June 8, 2014 (AFP) - Heavily armed militants attacked Pakistan's busiest airport in the southern city of Karachi Sunday night, killing at least six …
Cricket: Sri Lanka’s Thirimanne upbeat after Northants draw
NORTHAMPTON, June 8, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne was in positive mood ahead of Thursday's first Test against England after the tourists' warm-up …
Sri Lanka keeper ready for England backlash
NORTHAMPTON, June 7, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene said he expected England to "come hard" during this month's two-Test series. …
Japan to be first stop for India PM Modi: report
TOKYO, June 6, 2014 (AFP) - Japan could be the first foreign destination for new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese media reported Friday, …
Ton-up Silva and Thirimanne star for Sri Lanka
NORTHAMPTON, June 5, 2014 (AFP) - Kaushal Silva and Lahiru Thirimanne both scored hundreds as Sri Lanka compiled 358 for three on the opening day of their tour …
Court Order
June 05, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's courts have ordered the liquidation of Touchwood, a controversial forestry investment company, but a appeal of the decision …
Cricket: Cook says run-out row will ‘spice’ up England-Sri Lanka Tests
BIRMINGHAM, June 3, 2014 (AFP) - England captain Alastair Cook said he expected the controversial run out of Jos Buttler during the fifth one-day international …
Extinct bat found in Papua New Guinea
SYDNEY, June 4, 2014 (AFP) - A big-eared bat which was thought to be extinct has been found in a forest in Papua New Guinea, highlighting the unique …
Cricket: Buttler should have been recalled says Ranatunga
COLOMBO, June 4, 2014 (AFP) - Former skipper Arjuna Ranatunga Wednesday said Sri Lanka was right to run out England's Jos Buttler, but felt he should have been …
Flipkart battles Amazon for India e-shopping dominance
NEW DELHI, June 4, 2014 (AFP) - India's online retailers are bulking up on acquisitions and funding as they battle the world's biggest Internet shopping giant, …
Cricket: Sri Lanka win series against England
BIRMINGHAM, June 3, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka proved too strong with both ball and bat as they beat England by six wickets in the fifth and final one-day …
Cricket: Sri Lanka’s Senanayake reported over bowling action
LONDON, June 2, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action, the International Cricket …