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Sri Lanka's new president dissolves Parliament, calls for parliamentary elections on Nov. 14
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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 ...5 hours ago -
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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 -
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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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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 -
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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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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
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