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Demonstrators enter the Prime Minister's residence after Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa fled, in Colombo

World Jul 15

Sri Lankan prime minister sworn in as interim president amid protests over economic collapse

By Krutika Pathi, Krishan Francis, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press

World Jul 10

Demonstrators enter the Prime Minister's residence after Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa fled, in Colombo
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News Wrap: Sri Lanka opposition leaders try to form new government amid political upheaval

In our news wrap Sunday, Sri Lanka opposition leaders met to form a new government after the country's president and prime minister prepare to step down amid widespread protests, Japanese voters hand Shinzo Abe's political party a major victory, Russian…

World Jul 09

Demonstrators protest inside the President's House, after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled, in Colombo
Watch 3:58
News Wrap: Sri Lanka’s president, prime minister agree to resign amid political turmoil

In our news wrap Saturday, Sri Lanka's president and prime minister will resign after widespread protests in Colombo over the country's economic collapse, investigators in Japan say the man suspected of killing Shinzo Abe believed the former prime minister was…

Nation Apr 20

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News Wrap: Arizona wildfire grows, forcing hundreds to evacuate

In our news wrap Wednesday, Arizona’s Tunnel Fire doubles in size overnight, forcing hundreds to evacuate. The Justice Department will appeal a judge’s order striking down a federal mask mandate for transit after the CDC says it is necessary for…

World Apr 02

People angered by economic crisis protest in Colombo
Sri Lankan president declares state of emergency ahead of new protests

The government’s information head Mohan Samaranayake said that the curfew is being imposed under powers vested with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

By Krishan Francis, Associated Press

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