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EU expects free trade deal with India by October

NEW DELHI, March 4, 2010 (AFP) - The European Union expects to clinch a free trade pact with India by October, the EU's trade chief said Thursday, as the …

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Feb 05, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka will fast-track legislation related to the economy when a new parliament convenes on April 22 after national polls, …

Sri Lanka tea prices recover as crops fall

Mar 04, 2010 (LBO) - Prices of Sri Lankan teas grown at higher elevations mainly by regional plantations companies recovered at this week's Colombo auctions as …

Pakistan marks one year since Sri Lanka attacks

LAHORE, March 3, 2010 (AFP) - Pakistan on Wednesday marked the first anniversary of a deadly attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, striving to revive the game …

Bangladesh police arrest Facebook share tipster

DHAKA, March 4, 2010 (AFP) - A Dhaka-based Facebook stocks tipster with over 10,000 followers has been arrested on charges of illegally manipulating …

Nissan, India’s Ashok Leyland in small car talks: report

NEW DELHI, March 3, 2010 (AFP) - Japanese auto maker Nissan is in talks with India's Ashok Leyland to develop a small car for the fast-growing Indian market, a …

Indian telecoms tycoon spooks investors with Africa move

NEW DELHI, March 3, 2010 (AFP) - Indian telecoms tycoon Sunil Bharti Mittal may be known for his Midas touch, but investors are questioning if his …

South Asian governments urged to ease visa restrictions

Mar 03, 2010 (LBO) - Reducing visa restrictions and non-tariff barriers, and improving customs procedures are among a host of steps South Asian countries can …

Warm winters distress reindeer herders in Russian Arctic

LOVOZERO, March 2, 2010 (AFP) - In a billowing cloud of white, Russia's Arctic herders drive thousands of panting and wild-eyed reindeer through the knee-deep …

Sri Lanka dry zone eco activists offered World Bank grant

Feb 27, 2010 (LBO) - Community organizations in Sri Lanka's dry zone could get apply to get a grant of up to 9000 US dollars under a program that promotes …

Huge quake kills more than 300 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

SANTIAGO, February 28, 2010 (AFP) - One of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile on Saturday and sent giant waves roaring …

Chile tsunami to reach Asia Sunday: warning centre

Feb 27, 2010 (LBO) - A tsunami generated by a large earthquake in Chile could reach the coasts of several Asian countries on Sunday, with Indonesia first in …

Sri Lanka tea prices fall

Feb 26, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea prices at the Colombo auctions fell for the second week running this week on bigger volumes and lower quality, although …

Weak monsoon hits Indian growth

NEW DELHI, February 26, 2010 (AFP) - India's economic growth slowed sharply in the final quarter of 2009 to 6. online pharmacy buy abilify with best prices …

Sri Lanka gets UN agency loan to help farmers

Feb 24, 2010 (LBO) - A United Nations agricultural development agency said it will give Sri Lanka a loan of 25 million dollars to help small holder farmers …

MUMBAI, February 23, 2010 (AFP) – India’s biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India announced Tuesday it has recalled 100,000 of its best-selling A-Star hatchback cars due to a fuel leakage problem

Maruti, majority owned by Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp, said it launched the recall last November to fix the fault. The A-Star cars are being recalled both …