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Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
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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.4 hours ago -
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 ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Neo-Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka election
Outsider rides anti-establishment wave with pledge to root out dynastic corruption while abiding by $3bn IMF bailout3 hours ago -
ABC News - World
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.3 hours ago
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