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Russia election: Vladimir Putin wins by big margin
Main StoryWORLD

Russia election: Vladimir Putin wins by big margin

Vladimir Putin will lead Russia for another six years, after securing an expected victory in Sunday’s presidential election. Mr Putin,…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/03/2018
Medical crisis in east Ghouta as hospitals ‘systematically targeted’
WORLD

Medical crisis in east Ghouta as hospitals ‘systematically targeted’

UN security council to vote on draft resolution demanding 30-day truce in Syria, as government and allies accused of destroying…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/02/2018
CID team sent to arrest Udayanga comes back empty handed
LOCALMain Story

CID team sent to arrest Udayanga comes back empty handed

UAE blocks teams from recording statements from wanted former diplomat Interpol Red Notice issued but arrest not yet possible CID waiting…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/02/2018
How ‘Space X’ beat Russia’s space program
OPINIONS

How ‘Space X’ beat Russia’s space program

Nowhere on this planet did the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket echo as powerfully as it did in Russia.…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/02/2018
The New Cold War is happening in Africa
OPINIONS

The New Cold War is happening in Africa

There is a new Cold War that is brewing and the African continent is slated to be its epic center.…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/02/2018
Travel ban on Namal Rajapaksa temporarily lifted
LOCAL

Travel ban on Namal Rajapaksa temporarily lifted

A Sri Lankan court has temporarily lifted the travel ban imposed on Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa. Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/02/2018
Udayanga released as per UAE law and ‘Blue Notice’ rules Foreign Ministry confirms ex-envoy’s release
LOCALMain Story

Udayanga released as per UAE law and ‘Blue Notice’ rules Foreign Ministry confirms ex-envoy’s release

The speculations surrounding the release of former Ambassador to Russia and Ukraine, Udayanga Weeratunga, by a Dubai Court was confirmed…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/02/2018
Udayanga roams free, Govt., Sagala in the dark!
LOCALMain Story

Udayanga roams free, Govt., Sagala in the dark!

By Skandha Gunasekara The country’s authorities were in the dark regarding the planned arrest of wanted former diplomat, Udayaga Weeratunga,…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/02/201809/02/2018
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up by 12.6 percent in January 2018
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up by 12.6 percent in January 2018

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals rose 12.6 percent in January this year compared to the same period last year, the data…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/02/2018
Sri Lanka to send team to Dubai to extradite fugitive ex-diplomat Udayanga Weeratunga
LOCAL

Sri Lanka to send team to Dubai to extradite fugitive ex-diplomat Udayanga Weeratunga

Sri Lanka is taking measures to extradite former Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, who was arrested in Dubai in UAE…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/02/201807/02/2018

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