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Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's online regulations highlight restrictions sweeping South Asia
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Over a billion people will be voting but democracy questions cloud some races
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Muslim politicians urge rethink amid concerns over safety and ethics
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Sri Lankans warn of legislative curbs on dissent as elections loom
Government cites public safety in pushing online regulation, terrorism laws
Sri Lanka crisis
China keeps Sri Lanka in debt grip, stalling IMF relief
Failed bailout review raises stakes of Wickremesinghe's upcoming trip to Beijing
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Sri Lanka's Catholics 'can't accept' new Easter bombing inquiries
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Sri Lanka's looming IMF review spotlights anti-corruption drive
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India, Sri Lanka to study petroleum pipeline and bridge
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