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UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals

mediabest 01/27/2021 Human RightsSRI LANKAUN

GENEVA • The United Nations human rights chief has called for an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into Sri Lanka’s Tamil separatist conflict and sanctions…

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Asia

Deaths of Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka waters sheds light on marine crisis caused by overfishing

mediabest 01/27/2021 FISHERIES SEIndiaSRI LANKA

BANGALORE – The recent deaths of four fishermen from Tamil Nadu – one of them a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee living in India – have…

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Asia

Sri Lanka to conduct investigation into war crime allegations

mediabest 01/22/2021 SRI LANKAWARS AND CONFLICTS

COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka will conduct an investigation into allegations its troops committed war crimes during a conflict with Tamil separatists, it said on…

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Asia

Sri Lanka evacuates thousands as Cyclone Burevi nears

mediabest 12/02/2020 CYCLONESSRI LANKA

COLOMBO (REUTERS) – Sri Lanka evacuated 75,000 people from homes on the east coast, where tropical cyclone Burevi, packing winds of 80km/h to 90km/h is…

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Asia

Sri Lanka rescues 120 whales after mass stranding

mediabest 11/03/2020 ANIMALSSRI LANKAWILDLIFE

COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s navy and volunteers rescued 120 pilot whales stranded in the country’s biggest mass beaching, but at least two injured animals…

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Asia

China blasts 'bully' US ahead of Pompeo's Sri Lanka stop

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COLOMBO (AFP) – China warned the United States not to “coerce and bully” Sri Lanka as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived on a…

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Middle East

Sri Lanka tea storm swirls around Lebanon president

mediabest 09/09/2020 HUMANITARILEBANONSRI LANKA

BEIRUT (AFP) – Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun has come under fire after it emerged that tea donated by Sri Lanka for victims of the Beirut…

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Asia

Sri Lanka tows stricken oil tanker out to sea, douses fire

mediabest 09/09/2020 FIRESMARITIME ANDSRI LANKA

NEW DELHI (REUTERS) – The Sri Lankan navy said on Wednesday (Sept 9) it had extinguished another fire on a stricken supertanker loaded with 2…

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Asia

Fire-stricken oil tanker pushed away from Sri Lankan coast after getting too close

mediabest 09/05/2020 FIRESMARITIME ANDSRI LANKA

COLOMBO (AFP) – A fire-stricken oil tanker was pushed away from Sri Lanka’s coast and into deeper waters on Saturday (Sept 5), rescuers said, after…

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Asia

Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lanka's new prime minister

mediabest 08/09/2020 ELECTIONSSRI LANKA

COLOMBO (XINHUA) – Leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party, Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa, took his oath as the country’s new prime minister on Sunday…

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Asia

Sri Lanka counts votes as Rajapaksa brothers look to consolidate power

mediabest 08/06/2020 ELECTIONSSRI LANKA

COLOMBO (BLOOMBERG) – Sri Lanka on Thursday (Aug 6) began counting votes in an election that will decide whether President Gotabaya Rajapaksa can push through…

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Asia

Sri Lanka lifts coronavirus lockdown, says 'no community spread'

mediabest 06/28/2020 coronavirusCOVIDSRI LANKA

COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s nationwide lockdown was lifted Sunday (June 28) after a selective curfew a month ago was reimposed during a surge in…

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Asia

Sri Lanka falls silent for victims on Easter attacks anniversary

mediabest 04/21/2020 AnniversSRI LANKATERRORISM

COLOMBO (AFP) – Survivors of last year’s devastating Islamist suicide bombings in Sri Lanka held a private anniversary service on Tuesday (April 21) because of…

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Asia

Sri Lanka Catholic church 'forgives' 2019 Easter suicide bombers

mediabest 04/12/2020 AsiaSRI LANKASri Lanka bom

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith told an Easter mass that ‘we offered love to the enemies who tried to destroy us’. Sri Lanka’s Roman Catholic Church has…

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Europe
Europe

Sweden approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for people over 65

mediabest 03/05/2021

STOCKHOLM (AFP) – Swedish health authorities on Thursday (March 4) recommended AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine for people over the age of 65, following in the footsteps…

Europe

Britons BACK Queen as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry row erupts – Royal Family poll

mediabest 03/04/2021

Prince Harry 'haunted' by Megxit decision says commentator When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include…

Europe

EU was warned Brexit would ‘cost eurozone £21billion’ in trade

mediabest 03/04/2021

Brexit: 'Many to follow' UK with EU exit says June Mummery When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these…

World News
World News

Christchurch mosques bomb threat: Man charged with threatening to kill appears in court

mediabest 03/05/2021

A man has been given initial name suppression after being charged with threatening to kill, over messages posted online about attacking Christchurch mosques. The threats…

World News

Once-jailed Texas salon owner slams Abbott's reopening as 'too little, too late'

mediabest 03/04/2021

Once jailed Texas salon owner slams Abbott’s reopening as ‘too little, too late’ Shelley Luther decries move as a distraction from governor’s recent mismanagement of…

World News

Larmier man accused of scamming $850K from at least 15 people

mediabest 03/04/2021

A Larimer County man faces multiple charges in Weld County as he is suspected of scamming more than $852,000 from at least 15 victims in…

Business
Business

Business Hub: Kiwi smart drink maker Ārepa signs Coles deal, hires heavy-hitter

mediabest 03/05/2021

Auckland-based smart drink maker Ārepa is looking to raise $5 million on the back of a deal with Coles Supermarkets in Australia. Founder and chief…

Business

Emme to Give Keynote Address at LIM College’s 2021 Commencement

mediabest 03/05/2021

Emme will deliver the keynote address at LIM College’s 2021 commencement ceremony and will receive the College’s Distinguished Achievement Award. The college’s 82nd commencement exercises…

Business

Editorial: Icy response to minister in Glacier Country sign of times

mediabest 03/04/2021

EDITORIAL Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has received a taste of what could be a series of difficult discussions this year. He fronted up to the…

LIFE
Life

M&S launches cereal milk clusters – and it’s the perfect WFH snack

mediabest 03/04/2021

PAUL THOMAS on… Rishi Sunak's Covid budget PAUL THOMAS on… Rishi Sunak’s Covid budget To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one…

Life

‘Never played basketball and is 5-foot-2’: Jim Boeheim unfairly critical of reporter after Syracuse win

mediabest 03/04/2021

Cramer's lightning round: Groupon is a reopening stock It's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's…

Life

SandRidge Energy Inc. Q4 adjusted earnings of $0.06 per share

mediabest 03/04/2021

Trip.com Group Limited Q4 adjusted earnings of RMB1.75 per share Trip.com Group Limited (TCOM) revealed earnings for fourth quarter that dropped from the same period…

Life

Oil Prices Rally Ahead Of OPEC Meet

mediabest 03/03/2021

Watch UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak announcing the country's 2021 budget [The stream is slated to start at 07:30 ET. Please refresh the page if…

Life

Dialog Semiconductor Q4 Profit Rises – Quick Facts

mediabest 03/03/2021

Volvo to sell only electric cars by 2030 with all sales going online VOLVO has pledged to sell only electric cars by 2030 — and…

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