Sirisena to be sworn in as Sri Lanka's new president
Colombo (AFP) Jan 9, 2015 - Maithripala Sirisena will be sworn in as Sri Lankan president Friday after a shock victory over veteran strongman Mahinda Rajapakse in an election dominated by charges of corruption and growing authoritarianism. A top aide to Rajapakse said the outgoing president accepted the decision of voters who turned out in force on Thursday, in a remarkable reverse for a leader who had appeared certain ... more
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