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The hardline Buddhists targeting Sri Lanka’s Muslims »

After a series of attacks on mosques, wild rumours about animal slaughter and an attempt to outlaw the halal system of classification, the BBC’s Charles Haviland investigates how Sri Lanka’s…

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Casino King comes to Sri Lanka with Crown Colombo Casino Complex »

James Packer, considered to be a No.1 casino gambler is reported to be in Sri Lanka next Wednesday the 27th. Packer who is noted to be the owner of ‘Crown’…

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Mattala International Airport is a joke »

Opposition Party M.P. Ravi Karunanayaka explains that Mattala International Airport  which was opened last week is but a joke. At a meeting held with the media some days ago he…

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US may launch Sri Lanka war crimes investigation »

The US has warned that it may be forced to investigate alleged war crimes if the Sri Lankan government does not conduct its own “independent and credible” inquiry. The Assistant…

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Prince Harry has now 32k Facebook fans supporting him »

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Prince Harry, who has landed himself in trouble with the Palace over nude photographs taken in Las Vegas, now has…

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Sherlyn Chopra: I’ve had sex for money »

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Sherlyn Chopra took Twitter to silent all those who were contacting her for having paid sex.She tweeted “I’ve been receiving…

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Woman claims she was Rajesh Khanna’s live-in partner, wants house and compensation »

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The fight for Rajesh Khanna’s legacy began even before his death. On Tuesday, a day before the superstar passed away,…

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Pooja Bhatt to promote ‘Jism 2′ songs on internet »

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Filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has chosen to promoteJism 2 songs with adult content through internet, “a more than worthy competitor of TV”,…

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Activists: Israeli strike kills 42 Syrian soldiers »

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Israel’s weekend airstrike on a military complex near the Syrian capital of Damascus killed at least 42 Syrian soldiers, a group of anti-regime activists said Monday, citing information from military hospitals. The Syrian government has not released a death toll, but Syrian state media have…

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Iran: Israel incapable of launching military strike on us »

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As Iran holds annual Army Day parade in Tehran, Islamic Republic’s top military brass reject notion that Israel could launch solo attack on its nuclear program: “The Zionist regime is not so unwise as to commit suicide.” Israel is not capable of launching a military…

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NEARLY 20 DEAD IN TEXAS FERTILIZER PLANT EXPLOSION »

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A big blast had occured in the Wakko district in Mexico in a fertilizer plant a short while ago. It is reported that as a result of the blast, its building had gone up in flames and over 70 of its employees and others have…

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Sports

Mike Hussey to retire after third Test against Sri Lanka »

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This was not the high-profile retirement announcement we were expecting. While Sachin Tendulkar keeps us wondering, Mike Husseyhas taken us by surprise. “Mr Cricket” has had…

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Tony Greig stood by Sri Lanka, says Arjuna Ranatunga »

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Remembering Tony Greig, who passed away after losing his battle with lung cancer, Sri Lanka’s World Cup winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga said that former England…

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Sri Lankan Umpires In Match Fixing Scandal »

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Three Sri Lankan umpires Gamini Dissanayake, Maurice Winston and Sagara Gallage in trouble after Indian TV reveals umpiring fixing. In a major sting operation carried…

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Activists: Israeli strike kills 42 Syrian soldiers

Israel’s weekend airstrike on a military complex near the Syrian capital of Damascus killed at least 42 Syrian soldiers, a group of anti-regime activists said Monday, citing information from military hospitals. The Syrian government has not…

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Local halal_protest

The hardline Buddhists targeting Sri Lanka’s Muslims

After a series of attacks on mosques, wild rumours about animal slaughter and an attempt to outlaw the halal system of classification, the BBC’s Charles Haviland investigates how Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority is being targeted by…

11:00 am / Read More »
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Study: Mars could have held watery underground oases for life

If Mars once contained life, it might have existed in watery oases far beneath the surface, according to a new study analyzing a deep Martian crater holding signs of an ancient lake. The research, published online…

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Sri Lanka rupee hits record low; shares down

The Sri Lankan rupee hit a record low on Thursday on importer demand for the U.S. currency, but a state bank intervention helped the local unit to recover, dealers said. The rupee hit a new low…

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WHO: 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression

On the eve of World Mental Health Day (Octoner 10), the World Health Organization (WHO) announced \that at least 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. “Depression is not a disease of people in developed countries,…

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New U.S. drone to see everything, everywhere

U.S. agency DARPA has launched a new program called Node. The purpose of the program is to develop small-sized aircraft capable of carrying up to 600 pounds of payload. The projected range of the aircraft is…

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Mike Hussey to retire after third Test against Sri Lanka

This was not the high-profile retirement announcement we were expecting. While Sachin Tendulkar keeps us wondering, Mike Husseyhas taken us by surprise. “Mr Cricket” has had enough of the game. “I was looking ahead to the India…

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Prince Harry has now 32k Facebook fans supporting him

Prince Harry, who has landed himself in trouble with the Palace over nude photographs taken in Las Vegas, now has at least a few thousand ‘naked’ shoulders to cry on. The royal’s naked army is made up…

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