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Dissanayake's push for Sri Lanka economic change leaves IMF deal, debt rework in limbo

By Uditha Jayasinghe, Sudipto Ganguly and Libby George COLOMBO/LONDON (Reuters) -Sri Lanka's new president won the election decisively, but his toughest task still lies ahead as he seeks to balance promises to aid the nation's poor against the need to keep crucial supplies of cash flowing from the International Monetary Fund.

Associated Press · 3h

Sri Lanka’s new leader appoints the first female prime minister in 24 years

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has sworn in an opposition lawmaker as his prime minister, making her the country’s first woman to head the government in 24 years.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Factbox-What Are the Key Challenges for Sri Lanka President Dissanayake?

Japan, India and China are key parties to Sri Lanka's $12.5 billion debt rework. Dissanayake has expressed his intention to continue working with them and foster economic ties to boost growth. (Compiled by Uditha Jayasinghe and Sudipto Ganguly; editing by William Maclean)

Sri Lanka Beats New Zealand By 63 Runs

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Jayasuriya spins Sri Lanka to victory over NZ in 1st test

Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a match-turning five-wicket haul in the second innings and nine wickets overall, to lead Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test.

Jayasuriya Grabs Five Wickets As Sri Lanka Win First New Zealand Test

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.

Sports Tak on MSN · 1d

SL vs NZ: Prabath Jayasuriya's nine-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka win 1st Test against New Zealand

Prabath Jayasuriya's nine-fer helped Sri Lanka to register a 63-run victory in the first Test match against New Zealand at Galle International Cricket stadium.

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Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks Amarasuriya as PM, takes finance job

Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, named college professor and first-time lawmaker Harini Amarasuriya as ...

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How a Leftist Delivered Sri Lanka’s Biggest Political Jolt in Decades

Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered his broad leftist coalition as the best hope for a different political culture, one not ...

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An upset in Sri Lanka propels an outsider into power

Yet many Sri Lankans continue to demand fundamental change. It is not only swingeing austerity that angers them: they are ...

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Marxist Sworn in as Sri Lanka's President, China's Xi Congratulates Him

Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka's President on Monday following several years of economic ...

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Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president

Marxist leader Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president after an election that saw voters reject an old guard ...

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Sri Lanka's new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake promises change

Sri Lanka's leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office as president on Monday, promising change in the island nation ...

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Sri Lankans reject political establishment and vote for left-wing change in historic presidential election

Sri Lankan politics is taking a left turn, with Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake appearing to have a majority of ...

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