British writer wins 114,000-dollar Irish Literary Prize
A young British novelist has won the world's richest prize for a single work of fiction, beating some of the biggest names in contemporary literature.



LTTE mounts human wave attacks
Tamil guerrillas on Wednesday launched heavy attacks on government troops at places closer to embattled Jaffna town to dislodge Army defences.



Made in India, popular in Pakistan
Fascination for Indian goods is one reason behind the increase in smuggling of various items, mainly on the Samjhauta Express route.



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