34 refugees drown after boat sank off Greek island

34 refugees drown after boat sank off Greek island

Sep 14, 2015

  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

Will engage with GoSL to develop a resolution: USA

Sep 14, 2015

  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

“20mil sexual stimulant pills sold annually” – says DDCB

Sep 14, 2015

  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

“Charging equipment for electric vehicles in all fuel stations” – Min. Weerakkody

Sep 14, 2015

  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 score UK number one

Sep 14, 2015

  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

Whitney Houston To Become Hologram In 2016

Sep 14, 2015

  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 channels Frank Sinatra as he announces new swing album

Sep 14, 2015

  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

151st Birth Anniversary of Sir Anagarika Dharmapala

Sep 14, 2015

  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

Sri Lanka earns more from fruit and veggie exports

Sep 14, 2015

  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

China economy: New signs of economic slowdown

Sep 14, 2015

  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

Valley Fire: Thousands Flee California Blazes

Sep 14, 2015

  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

Afghan Taliban Storm Jail, Release Many Prisoners

Sep 14, 2015

  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

Japan’s Largest Volcano Mt. Aso Erupts, Forces Evacuation Of Tourists

Sep 14, 2015

  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

Marquez wins, Rossi extends lead, Lorenzo falls

Sep 14, 2015

  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

Djokovic tops rival Federer to win U.S. Open title

Sep 14, 2015

  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