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Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is contesting in the upcoming general election, speaks during the launch ceremony of his manifesto, in Colombo July 28, 2015

Five Things to Know About Sri Lanka's General Elections

Hawkish former President Mahinda Rajapaksa eyes a return to frontline polit...

Hawkish former President Mahinda Rajapaksa eyes a return to frontline politics

Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa sits next to his wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa during a religious ceremony at his residence in Medamulana, Sri Lanka, on July 1, 2015.

Sri Lanka's Ousted President Seeks a Comeback

Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will contest August elections that could determin...

Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will contest August elections that could determine the fate of his successor's reform drive