Sri Lanka shaman dies of Covid after touting ‘blessed’ water cure
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- A high-profile shaman who tried to end Sri Lanka's Covid-19 outbreak with "blessed" water has…
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Sri Lanka asks women to delay pregnancy over Covid risks
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lankan women were urged to delay getting pregnant after more than 40 expectant mothers…
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Sri Lanka raids sugar stocks as food shortages bite
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lankan government officials on Wednesday raided private warehouses to seize thousands of tonnes of…
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Sri Lanka reports rare birth of elephant twins
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka's main elephant orphanage recorded a rare twin birth Tuesday as a 25-year-old named…
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Sri Lanka declares food emergency as forex crisis worsens
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka on Tuesday declared a state of emergency over food shortages as private banks…
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Sri Lanka rejects lockdown to beat Covid ‘bomb’
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka's government rejected on Tuesday mounting calls for an immediate lockdown to contain a…
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PHL extends travel ban covering India, six other countries until July 31
(Eagle News) -- The Philippines has extended its ban on inbound flights from India and other countries. Presidential Spokesperson Harry…
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Immigration bureau to airlines: Don’t allow boarding of passengers from countries covered by extended travel ban
(Eagle News) -- The Bureau of Immigration reminded airlines not to board passengers coming from India and the other countries…
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PHL extends ban on travelers from India, six other countries
(Eagle News) -- The Philippines has extended the travel restrictions on India and six other countries. In a statement, Presidential…
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Thousands homeless as Sri Lanka floods death toll hits 17
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Army relief workers in aluminium dinghies handed out rice and other food to residents in…
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Sri Lanka floods, mudslides kill 16
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Monsoon rains triggered floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka killing at least 16 people and…
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Sri Lanka prepares for worst oil spill as weather hits ship salvage
by Amal JAYASINGHE COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka was preparing Thursday for a possible major oil leak from…
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