Videogames getting more social
LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2008 (AFP) - Videogame makers are riding the social-networking wave with a flood of soon-to-be-released titles that let friends play …
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Bernanke faces new grilling amid economic storm
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2008 (AFP) - With market turmoil intensifying on fears of a banking crisis, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke faced a new grilling …
Aussie Arrest
July 16, 2008 (LBO) - Australian police have arrested the director of a Melbourne business school over links with Tamil Tigers following a request from US …
Oil prices rise after stunning 10 dollar fall in one hour
SINGAPORE, July 16, 2008 (AFP) - Oil prices rose in Asia on Wednesday after fears for economic growth sent prices into their steepest fall in 17 years during …
Sri Lanka’s Ranatunga urges players not to ignore Tests
July 16, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's legendary former captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday urged players to preserve Test cricket in the face of the challenge …
Global markets falter on fear over US financial crisis
LONDON, July 16, 2008 (AFP) - World stock markets struggled on Wednesday after sharp losses driven by the unfolding US financial crisis and before more …
Zimbabwe inflation hits 2.2 million percent: bank chief
HARARE, July 16, 2008 (AFP) - Zimbabwe's inflation rate, already the world's highest, hit an astronomical 2. online pharmacy buy abilify with best prices today …
Sri Lanka’s elephant orphanage hopes for jumbo success
UDAWALAWE, July 16, 2008 (AFP) - After years of being bottle-fed formula milk, eight orphaned baby elephants appear reluctant to leave their temporary home, …
Federal Reserve tightens US home mortgage lending
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve on Monday tightened home mortgage lending in a bid to improve consumer protection from practices …
Global stocks dive on scepticism over US mortgage rescues
LONDON, July 15, 2008 (AFP) - World equity markets and the dollar fell heavily on Tuesday on scepticism that a dramatic weekend US government rescue of two …
Thailand announces 46-billion-baht anti-poverty package
BANGKOK, July 15, 2008 (AFP) - Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej on Tuesday announced a 46-billion-baht (1. online pharmacy buy diflucan with best prices …
Team USA includes several athletes who previously failed doping tests
INDIANAPOLIS, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - Reigning Olympic 100 metre champion Justin Gatlin was noticeably absent when the USA's track and field team for Beijing was …
India have batsmen to counter Mendis, says Kumble
CHENNAI, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - India captain Anil Kumble said Monday he was confident his experienced batsmen will see off the threat posed by spinner Ajantha …
Central Bank chief takes over as Maldivian finance minister
July 15, 2008 (LBO) - Maldivian government Tuesday appointed the central bank chief Abdullah Jihad as the new minister of finance, the atoll's information …
Sri Lanka acts to reduce air pollution
July 15, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's environmental and transport ministries have made it compulsory for all vehicles to acquire vehicle emission test (VET) …
Computer headset lets brain control action
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2008 (AFP) - It's mind over machine: a US high-tech company has created a headset allowing computer game lovers to use their thoughts …
Emirates chief slams British, EU aviation policies
LONDON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - The president of Emirates airline on Monday criticised the policies being imposed by Britain and the European Union on airlines …
US Treasury unveils support for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson unveiled measures Sunday to bolster key US housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie …
Sri Lanka busts fertilizer subsidy budget in five months
July 14, 2008 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has spent almost a year's allocation for a populist fertilizer subsidy in just five months, the finance ministry said in a …
Sri Lanka’s Tharanga included for India warm-up tie
July 14, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lankan batsman Upul Tharanga was on Monday given a chance to stake his claim for the upcoming home Test series against India after …