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Reuters on MSN · 8h

For Sri Lanka's minority Tamils, election does not offer hope

Scarred by a decades-long civil war and struggling to survive in Sri Lanka's crippled economy, ethnic minority Tamils in the island nation say they have little hope that Saturday's presidential election will improve their lot by much.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Premadasa, Son of Slain Sri Lanka President, Now in Contest for Same Role

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sajith Premadasa, the leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition party, is a frontrunner in Saturday's presidential election and a win will hand him the top job more than 30 years after his father was assassinated while holding the same post.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 9h

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

Sri Lanka Lead By 202 In 1st New Zealand Test

Associated Press · 8h

New Zealand takes slender first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in 1st test

Sri Lanka’s record of four wins in four tests against New Zealand in Galle was in mild jeopardy when the Kiwis took a 35-run lead after the first innings of the first test.

ESPN on MSN · 5h

Why does the first Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test have a rest day, again?

It's because of the presidential elections, which means a travel day for Sri Lanka players and officials to go and vote

Sri Lanka Lead By 202 In First New Zealand Test

Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

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Sri Lanka's Marxist-Leaning Dissanayake Promises Change as His Popularity Soars

Although Dissanayake's Janatha Vimukthi Peremuna (JVP) party has just three seats in parliament, the 55-year-old candidate ...

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Sri Lanka Creditors Win Option to Ditch New York Law in Bonds

A legal change in the bonds that will emerge from a debt restructuring in the South Asian island of Sri Lanka could set a ...

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Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of Saturday vote

Sri Lanka's presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigning on Wednesday, 48 hours before the election, pledging to fix ...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake: The People's Candidate in Sri Lanka's Presidential Race

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a prominent candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, known for his leftist policies and ...

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Sri Lanka’s Market Losses Set to Worsen on Polls, Analysts Say

Sri Lankan assets look set for more losses amid risks to the International Monetary Fund’s loan program after key candidates ...

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Inoka Ranaweera included in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad

Left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera, 38, has been named in Sri Lanka's women's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, with 21-year-old seamer ...

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Latham, Williamson fifties extend New Zealand's advantage

New Zealand 255 for 4 (Latham 70, Williamson 55, Dhananjaya 2-31) trail Sri Lanka 305 (Kamindu 114, Kusal 50, O'Rourke 5-55) ...

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Latham, Williamson Half-tons Take Kiwis To 255-4 In Sri Lanka

Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday.

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