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Grace period for Colombo to make interest payments on two international bonds expired on Wednesday
Heir to country’s most powerful political dynasty appoints new PM in desperate bid to remain in office
National emergency extended after violent demonstrations over economic crisis
Mahinda Rajapaksa steps down to pave way for cross-party government
Financial turmoil and mass demonstrations weaken family that has dominated politics for years
Finance ministry blames pandemic hit to tourism and rising commodity prices as it looks to IMF for assistance
Voters reward political dynasty with landslide victory for coronavirus control
Political dynasty will move country closer to China as debt crisis looms, say analysts
Case of RCom in India shows SOEs can find it hard to deal with regional conglomerates
Ex-defence chief leads family comeback amid public fury over Easter terror attacks
A return to power for the Rajapaksa family could strengthen China’s sway over the strategic island
Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe blames communication failures
Decision is a blow to President Sirisena who attempted to dismiss the prime minister
Return of former strongman Rajapaksa in ‘coup’ fuels alarm over Chinese influence
Sacked prime minister rejects move as unconstitutional
Stunning switch of loyalties plunges country into constitutional chaos
President Sirisena is accused of backsliding on pledge to heal country’s damaged reputation
Bailout move aims to avert balance of payments crisis in south Asian island nation
UN report into wartime atrocities set to boost island’s truth and reconciliation process
Colombo should heal wounds and develop a balanced foreign policy
Central bank governor says he will ‘slash’ exchange controls ahead of full currency convertibility
Poll results herald political demise of leader who once held iron grip on country
Early results appear to end hopes of comeback for former strongman
Pursuit of overseas investment to persist if government wins parliamentary elections
Ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa seeks return as prime minister in national elections
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