Rafael Nadal Knocked Out of Wimbledon
In a shocking upset, tennis star Rafael Nadal was knocked out of Wimbledon on Thursday by Germany’s No. 102-ranked…
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Boko Haram Kills 97 in Nigerian Mosques
Extremists from terror group Boko Haram gunned down 97 Muslims praying in mosques in Nigeria this week, according to…
Will Turkey really invade northern Syria?
Don’t hold your breath. If history is any guide, Turkey will not make an incursion into its southern neighbor.…
A supportive mom and Rs10, 000 made Deepika what she is today
After her successful turn in Piku with Amitabh Bachchan, it seems Deepika can do no wrong. And with two…
UPFA decides to give nomination to Ex-President Mahinda Rajapakse
The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has decided to give nominations to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest at…
Amnesty criticizes India for not making troops accountable for abuses in Kashmir
India has not taken any member of its security forces deployed in India-held Kashmir to court for human rights…
“People Don’t want MR as PM” – JVP
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday asserted that the defeat of Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa at last January’s election was…
SLMC to contest under UNP
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) is planning to contest the general election with the United National Party (UNP),…
Ex-LTTE cadre gets 10 years RI for MS assassination attempt
LTTE cadre who attempted to assassinate President Maithripala Sirisena in 2005-2006 has been sentenced to 10 year by Polonnaruwa…
MR will be PM candidate or not; MS to decide today?
Incumbent President Maithripala Sirisena had reportedly told a United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) party leaders meeting last evening that…
Three individuals from same family killed in accident
Three members of the same family were killed when a three-wheeler they were travelling in and a van collided…
Kotakethana murder suspects’ bail appeal rejected
Bail appeal filed by two suspects currently in remand custody over suspicion of the Kotakethana dual murder case, has…
A light aircraft falls on school playground
An object believed to have been from a light aircraft has fallen on the M.D.H. Jayawardena Junior School play…
Turkey restricts Facebook in schools
Turkey has restricted students from posting pictures and opinions about school life on Facebook, Twitter and other social media,…
Indian fishermen begin fast in protest over Lanka
About 250 fishermen began an indefinite fast in front of the bus stand in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday…