Maldives welcome foreign mediation
July 23, 2010 (LBO) - The Indian Ocean island of Maldives said it welcomed help from international community to resolve an internal political deadlock stemming …
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798-wicket Murali puts India on defensive
GALLE, July 21, 2010 (AFP) - Hosts Sri Lanka were well-placed to win the first Test against India after spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan wreaked havoc in his …
Sri Lanka’s Muralitharan bows out with 800 Test wickets
GALLE, July 22, 2010 (AFP) - World bowling record holder Muttiah Muralitharan was given a presidential send-off on Thursday after he retired with 800 wickets …
Sri Lanka June tea crop hits new high
July 22, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's tea output rose sharply in June from a year ago, hitting a new production peak as the crop continued to recover from the year …
Murali magic sets India back in rain-hit Test
GALLE, July 20, 2010 (AFP) - Retiring spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan dismissed Sachin Tendulkar cheaply as Sri Lanka seized control of the rain-ravaged first …
Sri Lanka’s five-star Murali makes India follow-on
GALLE, July 21, 2010 (AFP) - Spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan grabbed five for 63 in his final match as Sri Lanka made India follow on in the first Test on …
Sri Lanka wide-eyed primate caught on camera for the first time
LONDON, July 19, 2010 (AFP) - A "cute" primate so rare it was thought to be extinct has been caught on camera in the forests of Sri Lanka for the first time, …
Clinton announces major aid projects for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, July 19, 2010 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Clinton on Monday announced a raft of major aid projects focused on water and energy for Pakistan. The …
Oil prices fall in Asian trade
SINGAPORE, July 19, 2010 (AFP) - Oil prices dipped in Asian trade Monday as sentiment was dampened by weak US economic data that spurred concerns of slow …
Rain threatens Murali’s Test finale in Sri Lanka
GALLE, July 17, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's world record holder Muttiah Muralitharan was geared up to bowl for the last time in the first Test against India from …
Floor Tussle
July 18, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Bharti Airtel unit has taken floor prices imposed by the regulator to court complaining that it helps the market leader and …
Paranavitana, Sangakkara flay India in first Test
GALLE, July 18, 2010 (AFP) - Tharanga Paranavitana and skipper Kumar Sangakkara hit centuries as Sri Lanka dominated the rain-hit opening day of the first Test …
Sri Lanka tea trade sees strong demand
July 17, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea prices are likely to stay strong on good demand from consuming countries and possible shortages caused by disruption of …
US urges Maldives to accept foreign mediation
July 17, 2010 (AFP) - The United States on Saturday urged the Maldives to accept international offers of mediation to resolve a political crisis that has led …
BP stops Gulf oil flow for first time since April
NEW ORLEANS, July 16, 2010 (AFP) - British energy giant BP stopped the oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday for the first time in three months as it …
India look to settle 17-year score in Sri Lanka
GALLE, July 16, 2010 (AFP) - India on Sunday embark on a third Test series in two years against Sri Lanka, with the world's top-rated side hoping to end their …
India Assam tea output to fall on pest attack: report
July 15, 2010 (LBO) - Tea output in India's Assam region, the country's top production region may fall 30 to 40 percent in the second half of 2010, leading to …
South Korea unveils new measures to attract foreign tourists
SEOUL, July 15, 2010 (AFP) - South Korea Thursday unveiled new measures such as development of ecological attractions to attract more foreign tourists, …
French ‘Bikini Killer’ awaits appeal verdict in Nepal
KATHMANDU, July 13, 2010 (AFP) - Nepal's Supreme Court is set to rule Wednesday on an appeal by a Frenchman linked to a series of grisly backpacker killings …
India says Pakistan intel oversaw Mumbai attacks: report
NEW DELHI, July 14, 2010 (AFP) - India has accused Pakistani intelligence services of overseeing the 2008 militant attacks on Mumbai, a report said Wednesday …