Former Sri Lanka PM Ranil steps down as leader of UNP
The Leader of Sri Lanka’s United National Party, Ranil Wickremesinghe stepped down from the party leadership on Monday, after heContinue Reading
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Rajapaksa sworn in as PM in #SriLanka, cementing family rule
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the prime minister for theContinue Reading
Rajapaksa brothers win by landslide in #SriLanka’s election
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s powerful Rajapaksa brothers secured a landslide victory in the country’s Parliamentary election, accordingContinue Reading
‘No Words’: After Enormous Explosion Rips Beirut, A Search For Answers
Beirut is reeling and Lebanon is in grief after a powerful explosion tore through the capital’s port area on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Rajapaksa family set to consolidate power in #SriLanka after virus-hit polls #lka
Sri Lankans voted in large numbers Wednesday despite the coronavirus pandemic as the ruling Rajapaksa brothers sought to expand theirContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Election results from Thursday afternoon, President hails successful conduct of election
The official results of the 2020 General Elections will begin to be released tomorrow (06) afternoon, stated Election Commission Chairman,Continue Reading
Rajapaksa brothers seek to consolidate power in #SriLanka vote
From Amal JAYASINGHE for AFP- August 4, 2020 COLOMBO -Sri Lankan voters cast their ballots Wednesday for a new parliamentContinue Reading
A glance at #SriLanka and its parliamentary elections
Associated Press August 3, 2020 COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans are voting in parliamentary elections Wednesday that are expected toContinue Reading
#SriLanka’s Rajapaksas hope to tighten grip on power in election
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa hopes to tighten his hold on the nation’s fractious politics in anContinue Reading
Emirates to cover virus-related medical costs
Dubai (AFP) – Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, will cover customers’ coronavirus-related medical costs in a bidContinue Reading
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