Federer in action

Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball to Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia at the Swiss Indoors ATP tennis tournament in Basel November 3, 2010. REUTERS

Sri Lanka beat Australia

Sri Lanka beat Australia by one wicket in the first ODI against the hosts played in Melbourne today. Australia scored 239/ 8 and Muttiah Muralitharan the last batsman for SL hit a boundary to pass the mark. Mathews 77 not out, Malinga 56  Pic Reuters

Handbill Politics

The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) launched a campaign near the Fort railway station today to educate the public of their grievances by distributing hand bills about their struggle. Pics by Kushan Pathiraja

Taken for a ride

Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa with UNICEF Representative Desiree Jongsma at an event held at Galle Face Green today during which the UNICEF handed over Rs.30 million worth of supplies and equipment to strengthen the mine risk education activities of the Economic Development Ministry’s Humanitarian De-mining Unit. Pic by Nisal Baduge

To the Melbourne Cup

Jockey Gerald Mossie raises his finger in celebration as he crosses the finish line on French horse Americain to claim victory in the 6.175 million Australian dollar (6.086 million US dollar) Melbourne Cup horse racing event on November 2, 2010.  Americain won the 150th edition of the 3200m race from Maluckyday in second and favourite So You Think finished third. AFP

Asimo

Honda Motor's humanoid robot Asimo, performs with dancer Papaya Suzuki during a promotional event marking the robots tenth anniversary at the company's headquarters in Tokyo. Asimo, which officially stands for “Advanced Step in Innovative MObility”, was the culmination of two decades of humanoid robotics research by Honda engineers, who began research on the project in the 1980s and unveiled Asimo in 2000. AFP PHOTO

In memory of the departed

All Souls' Day which commemorates the faithfully departed was celebrated by Christians the world over today. The picture shows participants of a mass organized at the Borella Cemetery to commemorate "All Souls' Day". Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

IBUF protest

The Inter University Bhikku Federation (IBUF) held a protest march today.  Seen here are student monks taking part in the protest at the Nugegoda fly over. The protest march which started from the Sri Jayewardenepura University made its way to the University Grants Commission in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Crowning glory

Prime Minister D.M.Jayaratne is seen here being welcomed to an event in Gampaha, where he met a group of Hindu religious leaders today

Another day in Court

DNA leader Sarath Fonseka is seen here waving at his supporters while being escorted to the Court today for the trial at bar regarding the “white flag case”. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

In support of Udul

Sabaragamuwa University students staged a protest in the main Colombo-Badulla road against the arrest of Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) Convener Udul Premaratne and the general suppressions of university students. Pics by Lasantha Niroshan Perera

After earthquake its Storm Tomas

An earthquake victim walks past a tent in Camp Corail, a provisional camp about 12 miles (20 km) north of Port-au-Prince November 1, 2010. Authorities on Sunday urged hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in crowded tent camps to seek new shelter as Tropical Storm Tomas roared across the Caribbean with Haiti in its projected path. REUTERS

In the driving seat

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Visit to Welikada

UNP Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya is seen here after visiting Inter University Students Federation Convener Udul Premaratne at the Welikada Prison this afternoon. The UNP Deputy Leader Jayasuriya reiterated his call for a negotiated settlement for the university crisis. Pix by Pradeep K. Pathirana

Talking about living

The JVP distributed leaflets at the Manning market in Pettah today in a drive to educate the public regarding the rising costs of living. The Picture shows JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti distributing pamphlet during the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Timber worth millions

Illegal timber worth Rs.2 million which was being transported in a container was recovered by the Environmental Division of the Puliyakulam police. The picture shows the police estimating the worth of the recovered timber. Pix by Romseh Madushanka

'My name is Khan'

Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan arrives on the red carpet to attend the screening of his movie 'My name is Khan' at the Rome Film Festival October 31, 2010. REUTERS

Ayubowan

UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and several other UNP MPs took part in the launch of the UNP Grama Charika in Horana today. The picture shows UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe greeting residents in the area during the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Presidential chat

The picture shows President Mahinda Rajapaksa during his bi-lateral meeting with Nepalese President Yan Baran Yadev today.  The President is currently visiting China as a special invitee of the Expo 2010 convention. Pix by Sudath Silva

Old Beauties

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Jump

A snowboarder performs a jump in front of the Alps during the 2010/2011 winter season opening day at Germany's highest mountain Zugspitze near Garmisch-Partenkirchen October 30, 2010.    REUTERS

Cambrian Walk

The 13th Cambrian Walk organized by the Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa was held in Moratuwa this morning. The picture shows students from various societies and groups from the school taking part in the walk. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Printer bomb

A combo of handout pictures released by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) shows the contents of a US-bound parcel displayed by police in the Gulf emirate of Dubai on October 30, 2010. A US-bound air parcel intercepted in Dubai bore Al-Qaeda hallmarks including a powerful explosive and mobile phone detonator concealed in a computer printer, police said. AFP

Back on track

The office train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam which derailed on Thursday was placed back on to the rail tracks and towed to Colombo today. The picture shows the the train compartments after they were repaired. Pix by Hiran Priyankara

National Sports Festival

The 36th National Sports Festival is currently being held at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.  The winner of the opening event of the festival was Ajith Bandarad who won the10, 000 meters marathon

Covered in ash

Women cross an ash-covered street after the eruption of Mount Merapi volcano, in the ancient city of Yogyakarta, October 30, 2010. Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted again on Saturday morning, spewing ash into the sky, and prompting authorities to extend the danger radius by two kilometers (1.24 miles). REUTERS

'Harapan'

Orangutan 'Harapan' plays with a pumpkin during a 'Halloween-breakfast' in its enclosure at the Hagenbeck Zoo in the northern German city of Hamburg October 29, 2010. REUTERS

Meeting the new Cardinal

Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and UNP MPs John Amaratunga and Joseph Michael Perera met the newly appointed Cardinal Rt. Rev. Malcolm Ranjith today. The picture shows Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulating Cardinal Rt. Rev. Malcolm Ranjith him on his appointment at the Bishop’s House. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Moments before

The picture shows Convener of the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) Udul Premarathne answering a call moments before he was arrested by the police. The convener and several other members of the IUSF met UNP Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya and several UNP MP before he was arrested. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Mount Merapi erupts

Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted for the second time in a week, blasting vast plumes of ash into the sky, as the death toll from the initial eruption and a tsunami that hit remote western islands reached 377. REUTERS