World Sep 23 Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka seeks to recover from severe economic crisis By Krishan Francis, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press
World Sep 20 Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change after protests ousted Sri Lanka’s last president Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country. As the country prepares for its first election since then, many say they’re still waiting for change. By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Nov 17 Former Sri Lankan defense chief wins presidential vote Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defense official revered by Sri Lanka’s ethnic majority for his role in ending a bloody civil war but feared by minorities for his brutal approach, registered a comfortable victory Sunday in the nation’s presidential election. By Emily Schmall, Krishan Francis, Associated Press