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Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election

Voting ends in Sri Lanka to choose a president and a way out of years of turmoil

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans began voting Saturday in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval.

The New York Times · 3h

Marxist Leads Presidential Vote as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.

The Washington Post · 18h

Sri Lanka votes in first election since financial meltdown

More than three dozen candidates are vying to lead Sri Lanka out of an economic collapse that led to the 2022 ouster of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka seizes control of Galle test against New Zealand with sensible batting

Former captains Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal have combined for 147 to earn Sri Lanka a 202-run lead against New ...

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Is Sri Lanka next? How presidential polls could impact Delhi-Colombo ties

Sri Lanka's presidential election on September 21 holds significant implications for its foreign relations with India. Key ...

AFP on MSN19h

Polls close in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka voted for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International ...

U.S. News & World Report3d

Factbox-What Are the Five Key Issues in Sri Lanka's Presidential Election?

Factbox-What Are the Five Key Issues in Sri Lanka's Presidential Election? COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lankans will vote on Saturday for their next president, who will be key to deciding the ...

ABC News2d

Protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change

Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose ...

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