The IS fighters were not deterred by UNESCO World Heritage status and destroyed ancient cities such as Hatra and Nineveh.

Even at the milestone age of 106, Arnita Bennett Smith is still taking care of herself with little need for help.

Last week, on Philosophers’ Day at the 135-year-old National Seminary of Our Lady of Lanka, Ampitiya, organised by its Department of Philosophy, I delivered (for the second time over the years) the ...

and it’s over a century old. Built in 1922, the former Holy Cross Catholic Church still sits on its original foundation. It is often the subject of area photographers and has been well-loved and ...