May 11 Sri Lankan military deploys to capital amid anti-government protests By Krishan Francis, Associated Press Sri Lankan authorities have deployed armored vehicles and troops in the streets of the capital two days after pro-government mobs attacked peaceful protesters, triggering a wave of violence across the country. Armored trucks with soldiers rolled into some areas of… Continue reading
Apr 19 1 killed, 10 injured after Sri Lankan police open fire at protest By Krishan Francis, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press Sri Lankan police have opened fire at a group of people protesting new fuel price increases, killing one and injuring 10 others. Continue reading
Apr 17 Sri Lankans demand justice three years after Easter massacre By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press On Sunday, hundreds of people lit candles and displayed banners and placards during a silent protest in the capital, Colombo, calling for justice for the victims of the attacks. Continue reading
Apr 02 Sri Lankan president declares state of emergency ahead of new protests By Krishan Francis, Associated Press The government’s information head Mohan Samaranayake said that the curfew is being imposed under powers vested with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 4:51 News Wrap: Biden scraps corporate tax hike in push for infrastructure deal In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden has scrapped his call for a corporate tax hike with the hope of sealing an infrastructure deal, the Justice Department is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights back… Continue watching
Jun 02 Environmental disaster feared as ship sinks off Sri Lanka By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press A Navy spokesperson said the ship could cause severe pollution if it sinks at its current location off the port of Colombo. Continue reading
Aug 27 How nations are going back to school — or not By Associated Press Governments around the world are taking different strategies toward the new school year, depending on how many infections they're seeing, the state of their health care systems and political considerations. Continue reading
May 02 Catholic services in Sri Lanka capital canceled again By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith canceled all Sunday services in the diocese based on the latest security reports. Continue reading
Apr 30 Sri Lanka lifts social media ban imposed after Easter blasts By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Krishan Francis, Associated Press President Maithripala Sirisena ended the blocking of Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and other popular sites, but asked the public to "act in a responsible manner" on social media, according to a government statement. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 5:59 News Wrap: Catholic clergy in Sri Lanka demand crackdown on Islamic extremists In our Monday news wrap, Catholic clergy in Sri Lanka are demanding a crackdown on Islamic extremists after the Easter bombings that killed more than 250 people. Security forces continued to search for suspects amid calls for tougher action. Also,… Continue watching