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Sri Lanka president did not scrap re-election bid

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Protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change

Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country. As the country prepares for its first election since then, many say they’re still waiting for change.

For Sri Lanka's minority Tamils, election does not offer hope

Scarred by a decades-long civil war and struggling to survive in Sri Lanka's crippled economy, ethnic minority Tamils in the island nation say they have little hope that Saturday's presidential election will improve their lot by much.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Factbox-What Are the Five Key Issues in Sri Lanka's Presidential Election?

A police officer stands guard as supporters attend an election campaign rally for Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, ahead of the presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Thilina Kaluthotage

New Zealand trails Sri Lanka by 300 runs

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Why does the first Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test have a rest day, again?

It's because of the presidential elections, which means a travel day for Sri Lanka players and officials to go and vote

Associated Press · 5h

New Zealand takes slender first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in 1st test

Sri Lanka’s record of four wins in four tests against New Zealand in Galle was in mild jeopardy when the Kiwis took a 35-run lead after the first innings of the first test.

New Zealand All Out For 340 In Sri Lanka Test

New Zealand were bowled out for 340 in their first innings in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Friday in Galle to take a slender 35-run lead.

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Premadasa, son of slain Sri Lanka president, now in contest for same role

Sajith Premadasa, the leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition party, is a frontrunner in Saturday's presidential election and a ...

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Sri Lanka’s first post-default vote tests support for political elite

Leftist frontrunner promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholders ...

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Sri Lanka’s Market Losses Set to Worsen on Polls, Analysts Say

Sri Lankan assets look set for more losses amid risks to the International Monetary Fund’s loan program after key candidates ...

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Sri Lanka batter closes in on Don Bradman and major Test records

The Sri Lankan middle-order batter also stands close to breaking another record, becoming the fastest to reach 1,000 Test ...

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As Sri Lanka Heads to the Polls, Economy Takes Center Stage

On Sept. 21, 17 million Sri Lankans will cast their vote to select the country’s next president. This is the first popular ...

Glenn Phillips Reaches 3,000 Runs in International Cricket During Test Against Sri Lanka

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips surpassed 3,000 international runs during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Despite ...

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Inoka Ranaweera included in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad

Left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera, 38, has been named in Sri Lanka's women's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, with 21-year-old seamer ...

Sri Lanka roar back to put game in the balance

Sri Lanka's tactics to him were just as baffling and it allowed Phillips to add crucial runs with the no.11 William ORourke ...

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