Sri Lanka

The top court ruled unanimously that President Maithripala Sirisena's order...

The top court ruled unanimously that President Maithripala Sirisena's order to dissolve Parliament and hold new elections was unconstitutional

Disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa lost a no-confidence vote last we...

Disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa lost a no-confidence vote last week

Sri Lanka was plunged into a political crisis over the weekend with two dif...

Sri Lanka was plunged into a political crisis over the weekend with two different leaders claiming to legitimately head the country

Amnesty International has condemned the move, warning of “immense damage" t...

Amnesty International has condemned the move, warning of “immense damage" to Sri Lanka's reputation

Thomas Howard, 25, and Thomas Baty, 26, reported "breathing problems" after...

Thomas Howard, 25, and Thomas Baty, 26, reported "breathing problems" after visiting a nightclub Sunday

Aid groups say a strain of the dengue virus not commonly seen in the countr...

Aid groups say a strain of the dengue virus not commonly seen in the country is partly to blame

Residents living nearby had long demanded the dump's closure