Feb 28 (AFP) Kenya face double trouble ahead of their all-important World Cup Group A match against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday, as they counter formidable opponents and differences between players and coach. Kenya have lost both their matches at the tournament, going down by 10 wickets against New Zealand, after being shot out for just 69, before slumping to a 205-run loss to Pakistan. Adding to their problems, reports have emerged of internal divisions within the squad.
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Feb 28 (Island) Defeated Opposition presidential candidate Gen. Sarath Fonseka has absolutely no idea about local or international politics, the President’s Office says. Apropos the news item in The Sunday Island yesterday, Mahinda won’t last forever, says Gen. Fonseka, Director General Presidential Media Bandula Jayasekara said: "It is hilarious for Mr. Sarath Fonseka to make such comments.
Feb 28 (Island) A speeding police jeep ran over a motorcyclist killing him at Sannasgama, Pelmadulla, on Sunday evening. The jeep had crashed into a roadside shop causing damage and injuries to five persons, including three policemen. The speeding vehicle had been escorting the wife of IGP, Asha and the wives of several senior police officers returning from Kataragama following an official function.
Feb 28 (LBO) Consumer prices in Colombo accelerated to 7.8 percent in the 12-months to February from a year earlier, up from 6.9 percent in January the government's statistics office said. Prices rose 1.2 percent in the month of February alone continuing a trend seen in September. In September prices rose 1.0 percent, in October 1.2 percent, in November 1.1 percent in December 1.1 percent and in January 1.2 percent.
Feb 28 (Island) Norway is making an effort to tighten financial controls on Sri Lankan projects implemented through the government and NGOs. A senior embassy spokesman says action to thwart mismanagement of funds and ensure better control of its development funds is high on their agenda. According to the NORAD, the total Norwegian development cooperation with Sri Lanka amounted to approximately NOK 2.5 billion during the period 1997-2009.