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Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guard
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Leftist Leader Elected President as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order
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.3 hours ago -
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Marxist lawmaker leads the vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
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Second-round victory viewed as widespread rejection of the old political elite amid economic crisis. Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, in what was ...28 minutes ago -
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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 upheavalYesterday
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