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Sri Lanka Votes For New President On Saturday. All You Need To Know
The people of Sri Lanka are set to vote for a new president on Saturday in an election that will be key in deciding the future reforms in the country that is reeling under an unprecedented economic crisis.
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Have To Cooperate With India To Ensure Development: Lanka President Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka has to cooperate with India to develop the crisis-hit island nation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.
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Sri Lankan Politician, Jailed For Calling Judges Corrupt, Set Free
An outspoken Sri Lankan politician imprisoned last year for accusing the island nation's judges of corruption was released Friday after a presidential pardon.
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"Not A Friend Of The Rajapaksas": New Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe
"I am not a friend of the Rajapaksas, I am a friend of the people," President Ranil Wickremesinghe has told Sri Lankans, pledging to bring in the much-needed system change they are yearning for.
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"If You Try To...": Ranil Wickremesinghe Warns Sri Lanka Protesters
Sri Lanka's president-elect vowed on Wednesday to take tough action against anyone resorting to what he called the undemocratic means that led to his predecessor's ouster.
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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Votes For New President: 10 Facts
Sri Lanka's parliament is voting to elect a new president to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country last week as his palace was stormed by angry protesters.
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Sri Lanka PM Instructs Military And Police "To Restore Order"
Sri Lanka Crisis: The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka has instructed the Military and the Police in a televised address "to do whatever necessary to restore order" in Sri Lanka.
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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Seeks $55 Million Loan From India To Buy Fertilizers
Sri Lanka has sought a $55 million loan from India for the procurement of urea amidst threatening a severe food shortage. The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Prime Minister to sign an agreement with India to purchase urea.
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US Eager To Work With Restored Sri Lankan Prime Minister
The United States yesterday praised the restoration of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe -- controversially replaced by a former strongman in October -- and voiced eagerness to work with him.
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Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sacked Months Ago, Takes Oath As Sri Lanka's PM
Sri Lanka's sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reinstated Sunday, a legislator said, ending a 51-day political crisis in the island nation.
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Sri Lanka Votes For New President On Saturday. All You Need To Know
The people of Sri Lanka are set to vote for a new president on Saturday in an election that will be key in deciding the future reforms in the country that is reeling under an unprecedented economic crisis.
-
Have To Cooperate With India To Ensure Development: Lanka President Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka has to cooperate with India to develop the crisis-hit island nation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.
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Sri Lankan Politician, Jailed For Calling Judges Corrupt, Set Free
An outspoken Sri Lankan politician imprisoned last year for accusing the island nation's judges of corruption was released Friday after a presidential pardon.
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"Not A Friend Of The Rajapaksas": New Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe
"I am not a friend of the Rajapaksas, I am a friend of the people," President Ranil Wickremesinghe has told Sri Lankans, pledging to bring in the much-needed system change they are yearning for.
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"If You Try To...": Ranil Wickremesinghe Warns Sri Lanka Protesters
Sri Lanka's president-elect vowed on Wednesday to take tough action against anyone resorting to what he called the undemocratic means that led to his predecessor's ouster.
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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Votes For New President: 10 Facts
Sri Lanka's parliament is voting to elect a new president to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country last week as his palace was stormed by angry protesters.
-
Sri Lanka PM Instructs Military And Police "To Restore Order"
Sri Lanka Crisis: The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka has instructed the Military and the Police in a televised address "to do whatever necessary to restore order" in Sri Lanka.
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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Seeks $55 Million Loan From India To Buy Fertilizers
Sri Lanka has sought a $55 million loan from India for the procurement of urea amidst threatening a severe food shortage. The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Prime Minister to sign an agreement with India to purchase urea.
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US Eager To Work With Restored Sri Lankan Prime Minister
The United States yesterday praised the restoration of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe -- controversially replaced by a former strongman in October -- and voiced eagerness to work with him.
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Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sacked Months Ago, Takes Oath As Sri Lanka's PM
Sri Lanka's sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reinstated Sunday, a legislator said, ending a 51-day political crisis in the island nation.
