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Sri Lanka's disputed premier Rajapakse steps down

Sri Lanka's Mahinda Rajapakse will step down from his disputed position of premier, his son said on Friday.

14 December 2018, 14:50 IST

Sri Lanka's disputed premier Rajapakse steps down

Sri Lanka's disputed premier Rajapakse steps down

Sri Lanka's disputed premier Rajapakse steps down

14 December 2018, 14:50 IST

'Sri Lanka has no PM, cabinet after no-confidence vote'

The Speaker of Sri Lanka's parliament, Karu Jayasuriya, on Thursday said that in his view the country did not have a prime minister or cabinet after Wednesday's no-confidence vote.

15 November 2018, 05:39 IST

'Sri Lanka has no PM, cabinet after no-confidence vote'

'Sri Lanka has no PM, cabinet after no-confidence vote'

'Sri Lanka has no PM, cabinet after no-confidence vote'

15 November 2018, 05:39 IST

Sri Lankan parliament votes against PM Rajapaksa

In a major setback to President Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lankan parliament on Wednesday voted against newly-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's government.

14 November 2018, 06:42 IST

Sri Lankan parliament votes against PM Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan parliament votes against PM Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan parliament votes against PM Rajapaksa

14 November 2018, 06:42 IST

Sri Lanka SC overturns dissolution of parliament

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court Tuesday overturned President Maithripala Sirisena's sacking

13 November 2018, 13:52 IST

Sri Lanka SC overturns dissolution of parliament

Sri Lanka SC overturns dissolution of parliament

Sri Lanka SC overturns dissolution of parliament

13 November 2018, 13:52 IST

Sri Lanka parties challenge president in court

Sri Lanka's main parties on Monday challenged in the highest court the president's sacking of parliament, a move which has escalated a political crisis and deepened international alarm.

12 November 2018, 06:28 IST

Sri Lanka parties challenge president in court

Sri Lanka parties challenge president in court

Sri Lanka parties challenge president in court

12 November 2018, 06:28 IST

Wickremesinge says time running out to avert bloodbath

Sri Lanka's sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned time is running out to avert a "bloodbath" while voicing hope that parliament will resolve a damaging constitutional crisis in the coming days.

03 November 2018, 04:03 IST

Wickremesinge says time running out to avert bloodbath

Wickremesinge says time running out to avert bloodbath

Wickremesinge says time running out to avert bloodbath

03 November 2018, 04:03 IST

Pressure on Sri Lanka president as crisis turns violent

Pressure mounted on Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena to reconvene parliament.

29 October 2018, 08:12 IST

Pressure on Sri Lanka president as crisis turns violent

Pressure on Sri Lanka president as crisis turns violent

Pressure on Sri Lanka president as crisis turns violent

29 October 2018, 08:12 IST