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Protest against Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa, in Colombo

World Apr 19

1 killed, 10 injured after Sri Lankan police open fire at protest

By Krishan Francis, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press

World Dec 14

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa speaks during a rally near the parliament in Colombo, Sri Lanka on November 5, 2018. Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters
Sri Lankan Prime Minister expected to resign amid political crisis

Sri Lanka has had no functioning government for nearly two weeks and is facing the prospect of being unable to pass a budget for next year.

By Krishan Francis, Associated Press

Politics Jan 02

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Sri Lankan Army Captures De-facto Capital of Tamil Tigers

In a blow to the goals of the separatist Tamil Tigers, Sri Lankan government troops captured the northern town of Kilinochchi Friday, which has served as a de facto headquarters for the rebels in their fight for an independent homeland.

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Nation Oct 06

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General, Dozens More Killed in Sri Lankan Blast

A suspected rebel suicide bomber killed at least 26 people, including a prominent retired army general, during an attack inside an opposition party office in northern Sri Lanka Monday.

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