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Sri Lanka crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as eighth president amid protests in the island nation; WATCH

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who secured 134 votes in the 225-member House, faces the task of leading the country out of its economic collapse and restoring order after months of mass protests

'Was not part of Rajapaksa administration,' says Sri Lanka's acting president Wickremesinghe

Wickremesinghe, 73, on Tuesday was among three candidates proposed by lawmakers for Wednesday's presidential election to pick Rajapaksa's successor

Over 4,000 books gutted, 125-year-old piano damaged: Sri Lankan president Wickremesinghe on attack on his private home

The acting President said he has authorised Sri Lanka's armed forces and the police to take whatever action is necessary to stop people from storming public facilities and obstructing Parliament

Even bread is expensive: Sri Lanka's Slave Island battles food crisis as prices skyrocket

Food inflation in Sri Lanka reached 80.1% in the year to June, according to official figures. According to the World Food Programme, nearly five million people -- 22% of the population -- need food aid

From six-time PM to interim president: A look at life and career of Sri Lanka's Ranil Wickremesinghe

Born into a wealthy as well as politically connected family rooted in publishing and plantations, Wickremesinghe started work as a rookie reporter at one of the family newspapers

Sri Lanka troops barricade Parliament against protesters

Troops in green military uniforms and camouflage vests arrived by armored personnel carriers at the parliament building, anticipating more protests after a group attempted to storm the entrance the previous day

Sri Lanka protesters in talks to end occupation of government buildings

Protesters overran President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's palace at the weekend, forcing him to flee to the Maldives on Wednesday, when activists also stormed the office of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka's acting President Wickremesinghe says fascists trying to take over government, vows to restore normalcy

In his first televised address since being appointed to the post after embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives, Wickremesinghe said he had ordered military commanders and the police chief to do what is necessary to restore order

WATCH: Sri Lankan protesters storm PM office in Colombo despite heavy security presence

PM and acting president Wickremesinghe in a televised address said he had instructed security forces to restore order, but troops were seen backing down at his office leaving gates open for protesters to stroll in

Only people with 'Hitler-like mindset' torch buildings: Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe on burning down of his house

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that around four years would be required to stabilise the economy, the first year is the worst