President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.
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Watch: Moment police officer rescues man trapped in submerged car
The man told officers he “accidentally stepped on the gas too hard” driving the vehicle into a pool.
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific
The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.
Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen
Marine Le Pen would be banned from standing for president again at the next election if convicted.
One dead after attack on Brazil’s Supreme Court
The suspected attacker is believed to have been killed by his own explosives.
France mounts security operation for Israel match after Amsterdam violence
Thousands of police are deployed in Paris to ensure security at a France-Israel football international.
‘Taking revenge on society’: Deadly car attack sparks questions in China
Many online are raising questions about a recent spate of public violence, as officials continue to censor discussion.
What a Republican trifecta means for Trump’s second term
Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years.
Watch: Málaga flood turns street into river
Video shows people in Calle Alcazabilla struggling to cross a road as flood water surges through it.
What Trump could do on day one in the White House
Trump has said he will “make heads spin” as he moves full-speed ahead after his inauguration.