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Fonseka threatens to quit
LOCAL

Fonseka threatens to quit

Wildlife Minister, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has threatened to resign from his portfolio if President Maithripala Sirisena does not fulfill…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/06/2018
The March of Folly A simple solution – Ranil goes
LOCALMain Story

The March of Folly A simple solution – Ranil goes

By Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha By the time this article appears, the crisis besetting the country may have been resolved, but…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/02/2018
PM says will step down only if lost by a no-confidence vote – report
LOCAL

PM says will step down only if lost by a no-confidence vote – report

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister and the leader of the United National Party, Ranil Wickremesinghe has told President Maithripala Sirisena that…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/02/2018
Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa’s president on eve of no-confidence vote
WORLD

Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa’s president on eve of no-confidence vote

Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, has resigned after days of defying orders from the ruling African National Congress to…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/02/2018
No need for the government to resign – Minister Rajitha Senaratne
LOCAL

No need for the government to resign – Minister Rajitha Senaratne

No need has emerged for the government to resign or change the Prime Minister, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/02/2018
Industry up in arms over John’s move to oust Tourism Board Chief
BUSINESSMain Story

Industry up in arms over John’s move to oust Tourism Board Chief

By Charumini de Silva The tourism industry is up in arms against Tourism Development Minister John Amaratunga’s decision to remove Sri…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/01/2018
Australian senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore quits over British citizenship
WORLD

Australian senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore quits over British citizenship

A ninth Australian parliamentarian will be unseated by a dual citizenship saga. South Australian senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore has announced she will…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/11/2017
BREAKING: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has resigned
TOP STORYWORLD

BREAKING: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has resigned

Robert Mugabe, the President of Zimbabwe has resigned from his position. The announcement was made by Zimbabwe Parliament Speaker Jacob…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/11/2017
Australia Senate President Stephen Parry to resign after confirming he is British
WORLD

Australia Senate President Stephen Parry to resign after confirming he is British

Australian Senate President Stephen Parry has said he will resign after confirming he is a UK dual citizen. Yesterday, Senator Parry…

byFaraz Shauketaly01/11/2017

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