Sri Lanka’s new Prez Maithripala Sirisena: Man who did the impossible
In an outcome that many would have seemed impossible until a few weeks ago, Sri Lanka’s united opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena defeated incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa in the country’s presidential polls. “I wish to thank the thousands of Sri Lankans who kept their unstinted... read more »
Jean-Claude Juncker proposes further €1.8bn aid for Ukraine
High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email ftsales.support@ft.com to buy additional rights. Jean-Claude Juncker, the European... read more »
Thai assembly begins impeachment hearing against former PM Yingluck
Thailand’s parliament began an impeachment hearing against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday that could lead to her being banned from politics for five years and stoke tension in the divided country. Yingluck, Thailand’s first woman prime minister, was removed from... read more »
Sri Lankan president concedes defeat after decade in power
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa lost his bid for a third term on Friday, ending a decade of rule that critics say had become increasingly authoritarian and marred by nepotism and corruption. As results rolled in overnight from Thursday’s election, it became clear that Rajapaksa had... read more »
