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February 12, 2010 9:47 AM

NASA launches first-of-its-kind solar observatory

NASA has launched a first-of-its-kind solar observatory into space yesterday in hopes of expanding scientists' understanding of the sun and its complicated workings. A two-stage Atlas rocket roared off its launch pad from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida carrying NASA's ...

February 12, 2010 9:46 AM

US, Norway reject Lankan Defence Secy claim

The US and Norway have strongly denied claims raised by Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse that both countries had funded the election campaign of former Presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka. In a press release the Norwegian Embassy stated; that in reference to the interview of Sri Lanka...

February 12, 2010 9:13 AM

Pak agree to hold talks with India on Feb 25th

Pakistan has indicated its readiness for the Foreign Secretary-level talks to be held on the 25th of February. Disclosing this, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said, the two sides need to move forward. Qureshi however insisted on resumption of composite dialogue covering Kashmir and o...

February 11, 2010 7:42 PM

China wants to increase tourism between both India & China

China today suggested increasing the flow of visitors into the country from India and vice-versa. Chinese Ambassador to India, Mr Zhang Yan said, the visits will strengthen the bilateral ties. The Ambassador said this at an international travel and tourism fair, which began in the national capital t...

February 11, 2010 7:42 PM

Cyclone batters Pacific island of Aitutaki

A powerful cyclone has battered the Pacific island of Aitutaki, damaging 80 per cent of homes and prompting authorities to impose an island-wide state of disaster. The category three Cyclone Pat caused widespread damage, with winds gusting up to 100 knots in Aitutaki, part of the Cook Islands.Cook I...

February 11, 2010 7:41 PM

Fonseka to face court martial

Former Sri Lankan Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka, who is now in military custody will face immediate court martial for treason and can be jailed for up to five years. <br/><br/>In an interview to Singapore's Straits Times, Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Raj...

February 11, 2010 6:57 PM

India hopes Sri Lanka will deal with Fonseka according to law

India today expressed confidence that due process of law will be observed with regard to the detention of former Chief of Defence staff of Sri Lanka, retired General, Sarath Fonseka. <br/><br/>Responding to a question on the detention of General Fonseka, an External Affairs Minis...

February 11, 2010 6:39 PM

US warns Iran for quest for N-weapons

US Vice President Joe Biden has warned that Iranian quest for nuclear weapons is dangerous and destabilizing the whole region. In an interview with CNN, Mr. Biden said if Iran continues with acquiring nuclear weapons, other regional countries would be encouraged to do so. <br/><br/&#0...

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