34 refugees drown after boat sank off Greek island
These heartbreaking images show the terrifying moment an overcrowded dinghy packed with refugees deflated and left them swimming desperately ... Read More
Will engage with GoSL to develop a resolution: USA
The delegation of the US to the UN in Geneva today stated it would engage with the government of ... Read More
“20mil sexual stimulant pills sold annually” – says DDCB
The Dangerous Drugs Control Board states that annually 20 million sexual stimulant pills are sold in the country. Chairman ... Read More
“Charging equipment for electric vehicles in all fuel stations” – Min. Weerakkody
Petroleum and Petroleum products Minister Chandima Weerakkody says equipment and systems required for recharging electric vehicles will be set ... Read More
The Jackson 5 score UK number one
The Jackson 5 are at number one in the UK singles chart, after their 1970 hit single ABC was ... Read More
Whitney Houston To Become Hologram In 2016
A hologram of the late Whitney Houston is set to debut next year and tour across the USA. The ... Read More
Peter Andre channels Frank Sinatra as he announces new swing album
Peter Andre has announced his new Album, and says that he was inspired by Frank Sinatra. The star’s latest ... Read More
151st Birth Anniversary of Sir Anagarika Dharmapala
The 151st Birth Anniversary of Sir Anagarika Dharmapala is celebrated today. The government has decided to hold the Anniversary ... Read More
Sri Lanka earns more from fruit and veggie exports
A study conducted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce reveals that Sri Lanka’s earnings from exports of fruits and ... Read More
China economy: New signs of economic slowdown
Growth in China's investment and factory output in August has come in below forecasts, in a further indication that ... Read More
Valley Fire: Thousands Flee California Blazes
Thousands of residents have fled their homes in northern California as some 5,000 firefighters tackle wildfires. One blaze, the ... Read More
Afghan Taliban Storm Jail, Release Many Prisoners
Taliban insurgents stormed a prison in the central Afghan city of Ghazni early on Monday, killing police and releasing ... Read More
Japan’s Largest Volcano Mt. Aso Erupts, Forces Evacuation Of Tourists
Mount Aso, Japan’s largest active volcano, erupted on Monday, sending plumes of smoke 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) into the ... Read More
Marquez wins, Rossi extends lead, Lorenzo falls
Valentino Rossi extended his MotoGP lead over Yamaha team mate Jorge Lorenzo to 23 points at the San Marino ... Read More
Djokovic tops rival Federer to win U.S. Open title
Novak Djokovic vanquished long-time rival Roger Federer 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 to win the U.S. Open on Sunday to ... Read More