AP - India halted the release of the world's first genetically modified eggplant Tuesday, saying further study needed to be done to guarantee consumer safety before it could be cultivated in the country.

Reuters - South Africa captain Graeme Smith hailed the maturity shown by his team in adverse circumstances after they won the opening test against top-ranked India on Tuesday.

AP - A government official says Sri Lanka's president has dissolved the country's parliament setting the stage for new elections.