Sudan talks to resume soon as opposition halts strikes, says mediator
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Protest and military leaders in Sudan have agreed to resume talks soon, an Ethiopian mediator says. Separately, an opposition alliance agreed to suspend its...
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President says undecided whether to run in upcoming poll
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday that he had not decided on seeking another term in an election that is due by year-end, foreign media...
Julian Assange subjected to psychological torture, UN expert says
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Julian Assange has suffered “prolonged exposure to psychological torture”, the UN’s torture expert has said. Nils Melzer urged Britain not to extradite the Wikileaks...
Donald Trump says Boris Johnson would be ‘excellent’ Tory leader
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Donald Trump has said Boris Johnson would be an “excellent” choice for the Conservative Party leadership. In an interview with the Sun ahead of his visit...
Mohammad Amir fit for World Cup debut, says Pakistan captain
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir is fit and available for selection for Pakistan’s opening World Cup match against the West Indies on Friday, captain Sarfaraz...
Sri Lanka need to improve batting in English conditions, says Mendis
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The World Cup is yet to begin but Kusal Mendis admits Sri Lanka are playing catch-up on the eve of their opener against New...
Trump says Huawei could be part of trade deal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – US President Donald Trump has said Huawei could be part of a trade deal between the US and China, despite branding the telecoms firm...
Bayliss says Morgan could hold key to England World Cup places
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The final places in England’s World Cup squad could come down to the personal preference of white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, according to coach Trevor...
US president says war would be ‘end’ of Iran as tensions rise
(UTV|COLOMBO) – US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, suggesting it will be destroyed if a conflict breaks out between the two...
Huawei says willing to sign ‘no-spy’ agreements
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Huawei is “willing to sign no-spy agreements with governments” including the UK, its chairman Liang Hua said. It follows concerns from some countries that...