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What happened on May 9 was the result of political meddling in the police department
If you are to succeed, you can only do so by unifying and integrating, not by dividing and conquering
New PM needs parliament majority sweeping reforms to deal with an IMF loan for economic recovery
It is scheduled to arrive in Colombo on Sunday (22) as part of Indian aid to cash-strapped Sri Lanka.
Grant aims to provide three-months worth of essential foods to 15,000 affected families
Ranil, three nominees from SLFP/independents, Sarath Fonseka possible candidates if Sajith Premadasa declines
The military has been given shooting orders
Eight people died in the violence and over 230 were injured, according to police.
Violent mobs attacked a property during the nigh of May 09 despite a curfew being imposed
President also due to meet party leaders
Of the 219 hospitalized in Colombo 5 are in intensive care
Please give the first place to humanity
President asks all citizens to maintain peace
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Hospital sources said 138 were admitted
Sri Lanka's cabinet automatically dissolves after the Prime Minister resigns
The freedom of assembly and peaceful dissent can be restricted under the guise of a state of emergency
President is very flexible in this matter
“Will dollars start flowing into the country if you resign?'
This autocratic presidency must end immediately. We are not willing to move away from that foundation
Lawyers group had met PM
Protests reflect the desperate situation of people seeking to secure the most basic essentials in life
Protestors tear gassed near parliament
Prime Minister has not decided to resign yet
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