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Ranil Wickremesinghe: From PM To President In Sri Lanka's Troubled Times
Ranil Wickremesinghe, a seasoned politician who was appointed as the Prime Minister in May to deal with Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis in decades, faces new challenges to fix a collapsed economy, end political turmoil and unite Sri Lanka.
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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Set For Three-Way Fight For President Post
Three candidates were nominated Tuesday to replace former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country and resigned last week over the island's worsening economic crisis.
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On Sri Lanka Crisis, Government's All-Party Meet Today: 10 Facts
The government has called an all-party meeting over the turmoil in Sri Lanka this evening, following appeals by Tamil Nadu-based parties to intervene in the crisis.
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Sri Lanka In Turmoil - Hot Mic with Nidhi Razdan
Hot Mic with Nidhi Razdan: Dramatic developments have been unfolding in Sri Lanka over the last 24 hours, as the world watches closely to see what will happen next. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken over as the acting President, while pro
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US Embassy In Sri Lanka Cancels Consular Services For 2 Days
The US Embassy in Colombo on Wednesday cancelled its consular services as a precaution for the next two days, amidst the deepening political turmoil and economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
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Russian Aggression May Have Contributed To Sri Lanka Crisis, Says US Secretary Of State
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Russia's restriction on Ukrainian grain exports may have contributed to Sri Lanka's turmoil and voiced fear it could spur other crises.
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2 Weeks WFH For Sri Lanka Government Employees Amid Fuel Crisis
Sri Lanka's government on Friday ordered public sector employees to work from home for two weeks due to severe fuel shortages as the island nation grapples with its worst financial turmoil in seven decades.
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Focused On Bangladesh Tests Despite Turmoil At Home
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's cricketers are hoping to distract their fans from political turmoil back home when they take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting this weekend.
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Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal: India's Neighbourhood In Turmoil - 'Hot Mic' With Nidhi Razdan
Hot Mic With Nidhi Razdan: There is a crisis in India's neighbourhood - from the political turmoil in Pakistan to the economic meltdown in Sri Lanka and now Nepal running out of forex reserves.
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Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Highlights: Sri Lankan President Refuses To Step Down As Protests Continue
Sri Lanka has been plunged into political turmoil, with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under pressure to resign as protests escalate over an economic crisis.
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Sri Lanka Default Seen Inevitable As Bond Losses Deepen
Sri Lankan bonds slumped after protests against soaring inflation and lengthy power cuts led to a cabinet reshuffle, adding to concern political turmoil will hamper the government's ability to repay its debts in the face of a deepening crisis.
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"True Leaders Own Up To Mistakes": Mahela Jayawardene, Bhanuka Rajapaksa On Sri Lankan Crisis
Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene and current batting star Bhanuka Rajapaksa expressed anguish over the ongoing turmoil in the country.
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Behind Lanka's Turmoil, An India-China Struggle For Investment, Influence
Gleaming cranes stretch out on the waterfront in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo as Chinese companies construct a $1.5 billion new commercial district, including hotels, marinas and a motor racing track. They have already built a giant container terminal nearby and a huge port in the south.
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Prove Mahinda Rajapaksa's Majority In Floor Test: Sri Lanka Speaker
Sri Lankan Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said Wednesday he wanted a floor test in parliament to resolve the issue of two prime ministers in the country which arose following the sacking of Ranil Wickremesinghe and replacing him with Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Observing, Not Interfering In Sri Lanka's Political Crisis, Says China
China on Monday said it was closely monitoring "the political turmoil" in Sri Lanka but maintained that it is the internal affairs of the country and hoped that the relevant political parties can resolve their differences through dialogue and consultations.
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Ranil Wickremesinghe: From PM To President In Sri Lanka's Troubled Times
Ranil Wickremesinghe, a seasoned politician who was appointed as the Prime Minister in May to deal with Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis in decades, faces new challenges to fix a collapsed economy, end political turmoil and unite Sri Lanka.
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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Set For Three-Way Fight For President Post
Three candidates were nominated Tuesday to replace former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country and resigned last week over the island's worsening economic crisis.
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On Sri Lanka Crisis, Government's All-Party Meet Today: 10 Facts
The government has called an all-party meeting over the turmoil in Sri Lanka this evening, following appeals by Tamil Nadu-based parties to intervene in the crisis.
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Sri Lanka In Turmoil - Hot Mic with Nidhi Razdan
Hot Mic with Nidhi Razdan: Dramatic developments have been unfolding in Sri Lanka over the last 24 hours, as the world watches closely to see what will happen next. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken over as the acting President, while pro
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US Embassy In Sri Lanka Cancels Consular Services For 2 Days
The US Embassy in Colombo on Wednesday cancelled its consular services as a precaution for the next two days, amidst the deepening political turmoil and economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
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Russian Aggression May Have Contributed To Sri Lanka Crisis, Says US Secretary Of State
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Russia's restriction on Ukrainian grain exports may have contributed to Sri Lanka's turmoil and voiced fear it could spur other crises.
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2 Weeks WFH For Sri Lanka Government Employees Amid Fuel Crisis
Sri Lanka's government on Friday ordered public sector employees to work from home for two weeks due to severe fuel shortages as the island nation grapples with its worst financial turmoil in seven decades.
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Focused On Bangladesh Tests Despite Turmoil At Home
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's cricketers are hoping to distract their fans from political turmoil back home when they take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting this weekend.
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Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal: India's Neighbourhood In Turmoil - 'Hot Mic' With Nidhi Razdan
Hot Mic With Nidhi Razdan: There is a crisis in India's neighbourhood - from the political turmoil in Pakistan to the economic meltdown in Sri Lanka and now Nepal running out of forex reserves.
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Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Highlights: Sri Lankan President Refuses To Step Down As Protests Continue
Sri Lanka has been plunged into political turmoil, with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under pressure to resign as protests escalate over an economic crisis.
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Sri Lanka Default Seen Inevitable As Bond Losses Deepen
Sri Lankan bonds slumped after protests against soaring inflation and lengthy power cuts led to a cabinet reshuffle, adding to concern political turmoil will hamper the government's ability to repay its debts in the face of a deepening crisis.
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"True Leaders Own Up To Mistakes": Mahela Jayawardene, Bhanuka Rajapaksa On Sri Lankan Crisis
Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene and current batting star Bhanuka Rajapaksa expressed anguish over the ongoing turmoil in the country.
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Behind Lanka's Turmoil, An India-China Struggle For Investment, Influence
Gleaming cranes stretch out on the waterfront in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo as Chinese companies construct a $1.5 billion new commercial district, including hotels, marinas and a motor racing track. They have already built a giant container terminal nearby and a huge port in the south.
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Prove Mahinda Rajapaksa's Majority In Floor Test: Sri Lanka Speaker
Sri Lankan Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said Wednesday he wanted a floor test in parliament to resolve the issue of two prime ministers in the country which arose following the sacking of Ranil Wickremesinghe and replacing him with Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Observing, Not Interfering In Sri Lanka's Political Crisis, Says China
China on Monday said it was closely monitoring "the political turmoil" in Sri Lanka but maintained that it is the internal affairs of the country and hoped that the relevant political parties can resolve their differences through dialogue and consultations.
