Neomarxist Dissanayake Upsets Odds to Win Sri Lanka Presidency

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

Train hits and kills 2 wild elephants in Sri Lanka

Authorities in Sri Lanka say a train carrying thousands of gallons of fuel hit a herd of wild elephants in the country's northeast, killing two of the giant mammals and injuring one other as two of ...

World - ABC News - October 19

Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings

Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.

3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists

The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists

Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis

Sri Lanka’s police are raising security around a popular tourist destination after receiving information about a possible attack on Israeli travelers

World - ABC News - October 23

US, Israel issue Sri Lanka attack alert after 'terrorist' threat against tourists

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, issued a warning to citizens late on Tuesday based on "credible information" warning of an attack in the southeast of the country.

Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists

Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers in the Indian ocean island, a government minister said on Thursday, a day after the ...

World - ABC News - October 24

A bus carrying students skids off a road in Sri Lanka, killing 2 and injuring 39 others

A bus carrying university students on a field trip has skidded off a road and tipped over in central Sri Lanka, killing two people and injuring 39 others

World - ABC News - November 1

Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack

Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

NFL Week 9 picks, odds, best bets: Jets get much-needed win; Jameis Winston-led Browns pull off another upset

Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

NFL Week 10 odds, picks, best bets: Steelers upset Commanders; Saints cover after coaching change

Here's how Week 10 in the NFL is shaping up as we continue through the 2024 season

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Riding win streak, Wisconsin looks to buck recent trends, upset No. 3 Penn State

The Badgers have rattled off three straight victories as they host the undefeated Nittany Lions at Camp Randall in Week 9.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Kevin Stefanski confirms Jameis Winston will remain Browns starting QB after upset win over Ravens

Winston led an upset win over Baltimore in Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Texas Tech's win over No. 11 Iowa State is the latest notable upset in college football

Texas Tech became the latest college football team to score a notable upset, downing No. 11 Iowa State on the road in Ames.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

SEC fines South Carolina $250K after fans storm the field to celebrate upset win over Texas A&M

This is South Carolina's second offense of the year following a similar incident after a basketball upset

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Presidency in Disputed Election

Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party, which has governed the southern African nation for nearly 50 years, was declared the victor amid violence and widespread allegations of fraud.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Maia Sandu wins second term as Moldovan president

Pro-EU leader wins run-off amid claims of meddling by Moscow

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Interactive: pick the pathways for Harris and Trump to the presidency

The FT tracks polling in every state and the possible paths to electoral college victory for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting

Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo

The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.

Politics - Politico - 5 days ago

US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

What led to Trump's projected win as president

Donald Trump's projected win comes after a wild campaign cycle that saw indictments, assassination attempts and a change of candidates from the Democrats. CBS News' Robert Costa and John Dickerson ...

Trump wins historic second term as president

After his stunning victory, Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him. Trump pulled off what is perhaps the biggest comeback in recent American history, ...

NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference

Betting odds and futures for every team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, its conference and its division.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House

As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.

How Democrats can win control of the House even if Trump is elected president

Democrats could win control of the House in the 2024 elections even if Donald Trump wins the presidency, providing a curb on his legislative agenda.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Trump wins presidency for second time, completing improbable comeback

Former President Trump is projected to win the presidency, securing a second term nearly four years after he left Washington under a cloud of ignominy and with an uncertain political future, ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Watch live: Trump to address supporters in Florida after winning presidency

Former President Trump will address supporters in Florida after winning the presidency, holding a decisive lead over Vice President Harris in key states across the electoral map. The Hill and ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Trump declares 'unprecedented mandate' after winning presidency for second time

Former President Trump declared the country had delivered him and Republicans an “unprecedented mandate” as he took a victory lap early Wednesday after multiple outlets projected he would win the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Donald Trump Wins a Bitterly Contested Race to Claim the Presidency

A second Trump administration is sure to shake up tax changes for entrepreneurs. What else can business owners expect?

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Fear triumphs over hope as Trump wins the presidency – how did it happen?

To elect Donald Trump once may be regarded as a misfortune; to elect him twice looks like craziness. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

DJT stock jumps as former president Trump wins election, then pulls back

Trump Media & Technology rose Wednesday morning after its majority shareholder, former President Donald Trump, declared victory.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Neomarxist Dissanayake Upsets Odds to Win Sri Lanka Presidency

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