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Sri Lanka's New President Maithripala Sirisena Takes Oath This Evening
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa lost his bid for a third term on Friday, ending a decade of rule that critics say had become increasingly authoritarian and marred by nepotism and corruption.
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Sri Lanka Opposition Candidate Takes Early Lead in Presidential Vote
The Sri Lankan opposition candidate for the presidency took a strong lead over incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa in early results announced from the vote count after Thursday's election.
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Sri Lankan Minister to Challenge Mahinda Rajapaksa in Presidential Poll
Sri Lankan Health Minister Mithripala Sirisena today resigned from the government and said he would run as a common opposition candidate against President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a snap election due in January.
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Sri Lanka's New President Maithripala Sirisena Takes Oath This Evening
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa lost his bid for a third term on Friday, ending a decade of rule that critics say had become increasingly authoritarian and marred by nepotism and corruption.
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Sri Lanka Opposition Candidate Takes Early Lead in Presidential Vote
The Sri Lankan opposition candidate for the presidency took a strong lead over incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa in early results announced from the vote count after Thursday's election.
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Sri Lankan Minister to Challenge Mahinda Rajapaksa in Presidential Poll
Sri Lankan Health Minister Mithripala Sirisena today resigned from the government and said he would run as a common opposition candidate against President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a snap election due in January.
