2019: The year in photos

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top images of 2019. Together these tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak,......

Curfew lifted in Lanka's Negombo after Easter blasts

Sri Lankan authorities on Monday lifted an overnight curfew in the western coastal town of Negombo where violence erupted between groups of people over the weekend, days after the Easter bombings......

Delhi-based photojournalist covering Lanka blasts arrested for trespass

An India-based photo journalist, who was in Sri Lanka to cover the aftermath of Easter Sunday bombings, was arrested by Sri Lankan police for alleged unauthorised entry into a school. Danish......

Lanka lifts night curfew; attacks insult to humanity, says cardinal

'What happened last Sunday is a great tragedy, an insult to humanity' IMAGE: People light candles during a vigil in memory of the victims of a string of suicide bomb attacks across the island on......

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations Photograph: Kind Courtesy SLC/X Dunith Wellalage has always been marked for bigger things on a cricket field in Lankan circles, and on Tuesday he......

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday  IMAGE: A view shows the logo at the The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) headquarters in Monaco.......

Shami's wife seeks CM Mamata's support in 'fight for truth'

'Shami called me today saying 'Aren't you ashamed of yourself? You have framed me.' He further asked me to take back all the allegations for the sake of my and my daughter's lives' Indian pacer......

Sports Shorts: Kynan raises medal hopes; Pacquiao withdraws from fight with Horn

Kynan shoots 49 as Indian men's trap raises medal hopes IMAGE: Kynan Chenai in action. Photograph: Twitter Indian men's trap team, including Kynan Chenai, raised hopes of a medal after they......

Hamilton beats Rosberg in Mexico, keeps title bid alive

IMAGE: Second placed finisher Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany (L) applauds as his teammate, race winner Lewis Hamilton of Britain, celebrates with his trophy. Photograph: Henry......