EU presidency urges truce extension in Sri Lanka
BRUSSELS, April 14, 2009 (AFP) - The EU presidency on Tuesday welcomed the Sri Lankan government's two-day pause in its offensive against Tamil rebels, but …
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Australian parliament examines sports news row
CANBERRA, April 14, 2009 (AFP) - Australia's Senate will this week examine a critical dispute between sports administrators and global media over the use of …
Dwindling exports hit Bangladesh economy
DHAKA, April 13, 2009 (AFP) - Export growth for Bangladesh's crucial garments sector has ground to a halt as a result of the global financial crisis, …
India’s ‘love guru’ seeks to woo voters’ hearts
NEW DELHI, April 13, 2009 (AFP) - A professor dubbed "the love guru" is contesting India's elections on an unusual platform -- more freedom for lovers and …
Summit debacle sets back Asian fight against global crisis
PATTAYA, April 12, 2009 (AFP) - The dramatic cancellation of an Asian summit after rampaging Thai protesters stormed the venue has set back a regional effort …
Sri Lanka hikes tax on edible oil imports
April 10, 2009 (LBO) - The Sri Lankan government has raised the import cess on palm oil to 60 rupees per kilo from 40 rupees, Coconut Cultivation Board …
Sri Lanka tries to salvage tanker leaking acid
April 08, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's navy said it has rescued the crew of a tanker in distress off the east coast and towed the vessel into deep seas to prevent …
Sri Lanka truce urgent, says Britain
April 07, 2009 (LBO) - Britain has renewed its call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sri Lanka and urged Tamil Tiger rebels to release civilians being held as a …
Sri Lankan stocks close up
Apr 07, 2009 (LBO) – Sri Lankan shares closed up on Monday, driven by index-heavy Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) which moved up on speculation of a possible …
Over tea, US admiral cultivates Pakistani army chief
WASHINGTON, April 6, 2009 (AFP) - For the United States, much may be riding on an unlikely relationship between America's highest ranking military officer and …
India blames IMF for not checking developed countries
LONDON, April 2, 2009 (AFP) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday the International Monetary Fund was partly to blame for the global financial …
Sri Lanka to get US emergency food aid
April 02, 2009 (LBO) - The US Agency for International Development (USAID) said it has donated 15 million dollars (1. online pharmacy buy strattera with best …
Sri Lanka tea exports tumble in February
April 2, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's tea exports slid nearly 30 percent in February due to an output slump blamed on a "severe drought," officials said Thursday. …
Pakistan’s most wanted claims Lahore attack, threatens US
LAHORE, March 31, 2009 (AFP) - Pakistan's most wanted militant Tuesday claimed responsibility for a deadly police academy assault and threatened to attack the …
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Mar 31, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has asked Golden Key Credit Card Company, a collapsed financial firm, and its directors to declare assets and …
Sri Lanka agro firm helps combat mealy bug menace
Mar 30, 2009 (LBO) - A Sri Lankan agro firm has set up a help desk to combat the spread of 'mealy bug' which is sweeping through home gardens in the island's …
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Sri Lankan tea prices fall further
March 28, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea prices fell again at this week's auction as quality dropped with the end of the season and rains in planting districts …
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Mar 26, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Ceylinco group chief Lalith Kotelawala has offered to provide assets into a trust to repay 14.5 billion rupees to customers of …
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Mar 26, 2009 (LBO) - The International Monetary Fund has announced changes to itslending framework lowering emphasis on structural adjustments for countries in …