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Sri Lanka plunges into confusion as PM standoff leads to secretive 'negotiations' and MPs shifting allegiances

Confusion reigned on Thursday, with several contradictory dates being given for the re-convening of Parliament in Sri Lanka.

Mahinda Rajapaksa assumes charge as new Sri Lanka PM as President Maithripala Sirisena summons diplomats for briefing

Ranil Wickremesinghe continues to remain in his Temple Trees office cum residence of the prime minister.

Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed Sri Lankan PM: Present scenario is a setback to path of unity for the country

The President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, sacked Ranil Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on Friday.

Mahinda Rajapaksa's SLPP wins big in Sri Lanka's local body polls: Is former president on comeback trail?

After his party registered a spectacular victory in the recently-concluded local body polls in Sri Lanka, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa seems to be back in the reckoning.