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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 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China Tries to Jolt Ailing Economy
China’s central bank announced an unusually broad package that signals growing unease in Beijing after a run of downbeat numbers on jobs, spending and inflation.7 hours ago - China -
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 -
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 bailoutYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Sri Lankan leftist candidate Dissanayake claims presidential election
Second-round victory viewed as widespread rejection of the old political elite amid economic crisis. The Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, in what ...Yesterday -
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 -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold’s record rally gets added jolt from Fed rate cut. Is there anyone left to buy?
Some analysts warn the pool of potential gold buyers could begin to run dry.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Leftist takes on Sri Lanka’s elite in first vote since president was chased from palace
Frontrunner Dissanayake promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholders4 days ago