Two British MPs, Mr. Andy Love of the ruling Labour party, and Dr. Liam Fox of the main opposition Conservative party, made visits to Sri Lanka paid for by the government there, and while not declaring their trips, spoke in support of Sri Lanka in parliament, a BBC investigation has revealed.

Sri Lanka refuses to issue a visa to R&B star Akon, saying he offended the country's Buddhists.

Sri Lanka refuses to issue a visa to R&B star Akon, who was due to perform there in April, saying he offended the country's Buddhists.

The Government did not finance any of the visits by British MP Liam Fox to the country, SLFP General Secretary Maitripala Sirisena said at a press conference today. However the BBC claimed yesterday that its investigations revealed that FoxÂ?s visits were funded by the Sri Lankan Government. MORE...

Sri Lanka had funded at least five visits by British MP Liam Fox to the country, the Weston Mercury quoted a BBC investigation as saying. According to the BBC, Dr Fox visited Sri Lanka in November 2007 and four times between 2008-2009 and all were funded by Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka had funded at least five visits by British MP Liam Fox to the country, a BBC investigation said. According to the BBC, Dr Fox visited Sri Lanka in...

Two British MPs, Mr. Andy Love of the ruling Labour party, and Dr. Liam Fox of the main opposition Conservative party, made visits to Sri Lanka paid for by the government there, and while not declaring their trips, spoke in support of Sri Lanka in parliament, a BBC investigation has revealed

The second of two courts martial set up to try Sri Lanka's ex-army chief, Sarath Fonseka, is abruptly adjourned.

The second of two courts martial set up to try Sri Lanka's ex-army chief, Sarath Fonseka, is abruptly adjourned.

Sri Lanka's ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka appears before a military court charged with participating in politics while in uniform.

Sri Lanka's ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka has appeared before a military court for participating in politics while in uniform.

BBC: The Supreme Court in Sri Lanka has issued notice to the editor of a pro-opposition English weekly to explain the reasons for publishing an article regarded as contempt of court. READ MORE...

China is to lend Sri Lanka just under $200m to build a second international airport in the south of the island.

An Indian charity sends a team to Sri Lanka to provide 1,000 amputees in the war-ravaged north with artificial limbs.

Sri Lanka's parliament votes to extend the state of emergency until after next month's general elections.

Sri Lanka's parliament votes to extend the state of emergency until after next month's general elections.

The arrest a month ago of Sri Lanka's former army chief and defeated presidential candidate, Gen Sarath Fonseka, along with some of his supporters, has raised fears among rights groups in the country.The authorities accuse the general of having worked...

People in Sri Lanka discuss the latest political developments as they prepare for general elections in April.

The Sri Lanka government says it will abolish or reform executive presidency if elected with two thirds majority at the forthcoming election. Constitutional Affairs Minister DEW Gunasekara told the BBC that the government is also planning to introduce a fresh constitution in the new parliament. MORE...

Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa denounces plans for a UN-appointed panel to examine alleged human rights abuses.

India's foreign secretary will arrive in neighbouring Sri Lanka for a three-day visit involving talks with top officials.