The tsunami that surged across the Indian Ocean Sunday split into two mighty rivers when it reached the formidable 17th-century Dutch fortress that is the defining landmark of this southern port. The ...

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Survivors and families of victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago visited mass graves, lit candles and comforted one another across Southeast and South Asia in ceremonies ...

There are so many in need. And after a week of waiting for help, tempers started to fray Monday during water distribution at a makeshift refugee camp in Galle, where hundreds waited for anything to ...

Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Matthews of the relief organization World Vision. Morning Edition talked with him last year, just after the deadly tsunami struck Sri Lanka. Matthews has returned to the ...

GALLE, Sri Lanka, Jan 11 (UNHCR) - As its emergency relief efforts gather pace in Sri Lanka, the UN refugee agency has sent a team to the south to discuss the longer-term shelter and documentation ...

AMES, Iowa – “I didn’t breathe under water. I didn’t stop my prayers. And I didn’t give up hope…” Six years ago, Onalie Ariyabandhu began writing those words about her family’s harrowing experience ...

Sri Lankan cricket officials have confirmed the Galle International Stadium will be rebuilt after it was destroyed by last December's tsunami. The decision has ended fears that one of the world's most ...

COLOMBO, April 7 (Reuters) - Galle International Stadium, which was destroyed in the Asian tsunami in 2004, will be officially reopened when England visit Sri Lanka in December for a three-test tour. ...

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday paid tribute to Australian great Shane Warne, saying the spinner found a place in the hearts of the island nation's fans for coming to the ...

Sri Lanka did not experience earthquakes or any subsequent tsunami in early November, contrary to social media posts making the false claim and sharing a video of storm surges in the Philippines. The ...

Sri Lanka's tsunami-hit cricket stadium at Galle was once again embroiled in a heritage row Sunday as it prepared to host the third and final Test against England next week. The new pavilion at the ...