WorldSri Lanka's Worst-Ever Dengue Outbreak Kills 225Sri Lanka is suffering its worst-ever dengue outbreak, with the mosquito-borne virus killing 225 people and infecting more than 76,000 this year. The government deployed 400 soldiers and police officers to clear away potential mosquito-breeding grounds
WorldHundreds Are Missing After a Landslide and Torrential Rains in Sri LankaMore than 200 families are missing in the western Sri Lankan region of Kegalle, about 75 km from the capital Colombo, after a landslide buried three villages. The disaster was brought on by rain described as the most severe since 2010
WorldChina Will Build an Extensive Port City in Sri Lanka's CapitalChina will go ahead with plans to build a port facility in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, despite earlier political hurdles stemming from environmental concerns. Some see the $1.4 billion proposal as part of a plan to boost China's influence
WorldSri Lanka's President Says the Organizers of an Enrique Iglesias Show Need WhippingThe Sri Lankan President said organizers of a recent Enrique Iglesias concert should be “whipped with toxic stingray tails” as punishment for the “uncivilized behavior” of female fans. Maithripala Sirisena, a devout Buddhist, was outraged by reports that some women tossed their underwear at the singer
WorldSri Lanka Attempts to Repair Relations With China Amid an Escalating Financial CrisisSri Lanka appealed to China this week to suspend past contentions and partially relax the immense foreign debt owed by the South Asian island nation that has reportedly resulted in one of its worst-ever financial crises
WorldTamil Prisoners in Sri Lanka Have Gone On Hunger Strike to Demand Their FreedomScores of Tamil prisoners in Sri Lanka, many of whom have spent nearly two decades in jail without trial under sweeping antiterrorism laws, have initiated a hunger strike to demand their freedom. A total of 223 prisoners have joined the strike at jails across four different cities
WorldFormer Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Defeated in Parliamentary ElectionsFormer Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s bid to become the country’s next prime minister appeared to have failed as the results of this week’s parliamentary election continue to be counted Tuesday evening. He is currently facing a corruption investigation
WorldHundreds Are Missing After a Landslide and Torrential Rains in Sri LankaMore than 200 families are missing in the western Sri Lankan region of Kegalle, about 75 km from the capital Colombo, after a landslide buried three villages. The disaster was brought on by rain described as the most severe since 2010
WorldChina Will Build an Extensive Port City in Sri Lanka's CapitalChina will go ahead with plans to build a port facility in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, despite earlier political hurdles stemming from environmental concerns. Some see the $1.4 billion proposal as part of a plan to boost China's influence
WorldSri Lanka's President Says the Organizers of an Enrique Iglesias Show Need WhippingThe Sri Lankan President said organizers of a recent Enrique Iglesias concert should be “whipped with toxic stingray tails” as punishment for the “uncivilized behavior” of female fans. Maithripala Sirisena, a devout Buddhist, was outraged by reports that some women tossed their underwear at the singer
WorldSri Lanka Attempts to Repair Relations With China Amid an Escalating Financial CrisisSri Lanka appealed to China this week to suspend past contentions and partially relax the immense foreign debt owed by the South Asian island nation that has reportedly resulted in one of its worst-ever financial crises
WorldTamil Prisoners in Sri Lanka Have Gone On Hunger Strike to Demand Their FreedomScores of Tamil prisoners in Sri Lanka, many of whom have spent nearly two decades in jail without trial under sweeping antiterrorism laws, have initiated a hunger strike to demand their freedom. A total of 223 prisoners have joined the strike at jails across four different cities
WorldFormer Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Defeated in Parliamentary ElectionsFormer Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s bid to become the country’s next prime minister appeared to have failed as the results of this week’s parliamentary election continue to be counted Tuesday evening. He is currently facing a corruption investigation
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