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Large banks of sand have been built up along the shore line to help prevent oil from coming ashore on June 14, 2010 in Dauphin Island, Alabama. AFP

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan, Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi, India cricket captin Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara  pose for photographers after a press conference in Dambulla, some 150 kms north of Colombo.  Asia's Test-playing nations begin their preparations for next year's World Cup when they contest the region's top one-day prize on June 15. Away from the global spotlight on the football World Cup in South Africa, the four-nation Asia Cup will be played in Sri Lanka over the next 10 days. AFP PHOTO

The “Victory Day Parade” to mark the first anniversary of the conclusion of the war and the defeat of the LTTE will be held this Friday.  The picture shows military personal taking part in rehearsals at Galle Face Green today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

School students look on as a man donates blood to comemmorate 'World blood donor's day which falls today. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain of the Indian cricket team, rides a bicycle in Dambulla, about 147 km (91 miles) from the capital Colombo June 14, 2010. The Indian cricket team is in Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup cricket tournament which includes the hosts, Pakistan and Bangladesh. REUTERS

Actress Joan Cusack (2nd L), who plays the voice of the character Jessie (L), actor Tim Allen (3rd L), who plays the voice of the character Buzz Lightyear (4th L), and Tom Hanks (R), who plays the voice of character Woody (2nd R), pose together at the world premiere of Disney Pixar's “Toy Story 3” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California June 13, 2010.  REUTERS

The annual feast of ST. Anthony’s church Kochchikade, Colombo, which celebrates 175 years today, was held this evening. The statue of ST. Anthony is seen here being taken along the streets of Colombo during the event. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

 

Ghana's defender John Paintsil (L) waves his national flag as he celebrates with Ghana's defender Lee Addy winning 1-0 over Serbia in the Group D first round 2010 World Cup football match Serbia vs. Ghana at Loftus Verfeld stadium in Tshwane/Pretoria. Ghana won 1-0. AFP PHOTO

An STF officer holds his daughter, as they watch the passing out ceremony of 453 new STF officers at the STF training school in Katukurunda this evening. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Dasasil Mathas carrying Bo saplings participate in the Mihindu Perehera in Rajagiriya. The Perehera commenced from the Sri Wijayayaramaya in Dharmapala place, Rajagiriya.  Pic by Kithsiri De Mel