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Things happening reverse?

Zimbabwean man drugged, raped by gang of women
A Zimbabwean man has accused a gang of three women of kidnapping, drugging and raping him in the fifth sexual attack targeting male victims in under a year

Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka rating, sees GDP at 7 % in 2010-2012

Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday it has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Long‐Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘B+’ and has revised the Outlooks on both ratings to Positive from Stable, saying it see GDP growth reaching 7.2% in 2010-2012.

Sri Lanka to buy out Shell gas for US$63mn

The Government of Sri Lanka is to purchase the balance 51 percent stake of Shell Gas Lanka from Royal Dutch Shell plc (RDS) for 63 million US dollars, the government's information office said.

Sri Lanka’s Exports to Rise 12 Percent This Year, Official Says

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Sri Lanka’s exports are likely to rise as much as 12 percent in 2010, a central bank official said, allaying concerns growth is slowing after the island in July reported the smallest increase in shipments this year.

Sri Lanka imports more vehicles

Car imports to Sri Lanka have risen sharply in the last 3 months, with some 500 vehicles being cleared daily through customs.