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The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Lebanon hit with new airstrike near Beirut; Iran says Israeli action in Lebanon ‘can’t go unanswered’
Israel reportedly strikes seaside town of Jiyeh, a few miles south of Beirut; Iran president Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN after wave of strikes. Analysis: Israel escalates in belief it can bomb ...21 minutes ago - Israel -
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World leaders meet on climate change
World leaders in town for the United Nations General Assembly are also having conversations about climate change for Climate Week NYC. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden spoke to New Jersey ...1 hour ago - Climate -
The New York Times - World
How a Leftist Jolted Sri Lanka’s Politics and Presidency
Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered his broad leftist coalition as the best hope for a different political culture, one not ruled by nepotism and corruption.2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's new president calls parliamentary election to consolidate his mandate
Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved Parliament and called for a parliamentary election in less than two months in an effort to consolidate his mandate following his ...3 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's new president dissolves Parliament, calls for parliamentary elections on Nov. 14
Sri Lanka's new president dissolves Parliament, calls for parliamentary elections on Nov. 144 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Montreal Canadiens Shutout Leaders
The Montreal Canadiens have been fortunate to have a plethora of Hall of Fame goalies between the pipes. Who is the Canadiens' all-time leader in shutouts?11 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
Anura Kumara Dissanayake: who is Sri Lanka’s new leftist president?
JVP leader has positioned himself as opposite to political elites but not all have greeted his win with optimism. As he was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president on Monday morning, Anura Kumara ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Sri Lanka swears in leftist election winner as president amid concerns over IMF deal
Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges to ‘heed the best advice’ after years of economic mismanagementYesterday -
ABC News - World
Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka's president
Marxist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president on Monday after an election that saw voters reject an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisisYesterday -
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Sri Lanka swears in new left-leaning president
Anura Kumara Dissanayake is sworn in as Sri Lanka's ninth executive president in a simple ceremony.Yesterday - Sri Lanka -
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World leaders gathering in New York for UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy
It's not a great moment in world affairs right nowYesterday - New York -
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Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guard
Previous leaders have been accused of pushing the nation toward economic ruin.Yesterday -
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Congressional leaders announce deal to temporarily fund government
The new plan to avert a government shutdown comes after the House rejected Speaker Johnson's opening gambit in the funding fight last week.2 days ago -
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House leaders unveil bill to avert government shutdown
House leaders unveiled on Sunday their new legislation to avert a shutdown at the end of the month and fund the government until Dec. 20.2 days ago -
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Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Sri Lankans elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as new president on Sunday, putting faith in his pledge to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economic recovery following the South ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Neo-Marxist Dissanayake upsets odds to win Sri Lanka presidency
Outsider rides anti-establishment wave with pledge to root out dynastic corruption while abiding by $3bn IMF bailout2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Sri Lanka Elects Leftist Leader Dissanayake as President
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.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Left-leaning leader wins Sri Lanka election in political paradigm shift
Anura Kumara Dissanayake beat his rivals after a historic second round of vote counting.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election2 days ago -
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Sri Lanka's new president: Political outsider makes remarkable turnaround
The newly-elected president signals a pivot away from the unpopular old political order.2 days ago - Sri Lanka -
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Vote count underway in Sri Lanka's presidential election after years of turmoil
Vote counting is underway in Sri Lanka’s presidential election as it seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis and political upheaval3 days ago -
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Why Leaders Need to Keep Politics Out of the Workplace
As we enter a charged political season, organizations need to bring people together -- not tear them apart.3 days ago -
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DUP leader pledges new approach in conference speech
Gavin Robinson says it is a time to reflect as he makes his first conference speech as DUP leader.3 days ago -
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Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Incumbent, the Marxist and the Heir: Sri Lanka’s Tight Race for President
The country will hold its first presidential election on Saturday since its strongman president fled the country two years ago. Here are the main contenders.3 days ago -
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Heavily indebted Sri Lanka votes in election to decide economic future
Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to elect a president who will face the task of bolstering the South Asian country’s fragile economic recovery following its worst ...3 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Senior Hezbollah Leader Is Killed in Beirut in Israeli Airstrike
The attack, which Lebanese officials said killed at least 14 and injured more than 60, stoked fears Israel is driving toward a full-blown war on its northern border, even as the fight in Gaza goes on.3 days ago - Israel