The Court of Appeal issued an order preventing Mr. Rajapaksa from governing for now, the latest twist in the political crisis that has paralyzed the country.
Tag: Politics and Government
Quiet Casualty of Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis: A Sugar Tax
In an effort to increase public support for the disputed prime minister, the government is reducing a tax on sugary drinks that experts say is vital for the country’s health.
‘Yellow Vests’ Riot in Paris, but Their Anger Is Rooted Deep in France
With little organization, fueled by frustration, the protests have moved from poor rural regions to the banks of the Seine, the scene of riots this weekend.
Far-Right Vox Party Erodes Socialists’ Control in Spain’s Largest Region
Voting results in Andalusia were a blow to the country’s Socialist prime minister, who could be forced into a snap general election next year.
Macron Returns to Turmoil, as France Weighs State of Emergency
After a summit meeting in Argentina, President Emmanuel Macron surveyed the destruction left after the “Yellow Vest” protests.
Global Growth Cools, Leaving Scars of ’08 Unhealed
Less than a year ago, every major economy was expanding at once. Now, the slowdown holds the potential to intensify the sense of grievance roiling many societies.
Missionary’s Killing Reignites Debate About Isolated Tribes: Contact, Support or Stay Away?
There are dozens of communities that continue to live completely off the grid, mostly in the Amazon, where drug traffickers, miners and ranchers threaten them.
Brazil’s New Leader Wants to Ease Gun Laws. Supporters Are Ready, and Training.
President-elect Jair Bolsonaro wants to make it easier for “good guys” to own firearms, though most Brazilians think civilian gun ownership should be banned.
Climate Change Protest Draws Thousands of Australian Students
Frustrated by their government’s failure to curb carbon emissions, students across the country quit school for a day to protest instead.
For First Time in a Decade, a South Korean Train Rolls Into the North
Officials and engineers from both Koreas will spend 18 days on the six-car train, riding the North’s decrepit rail network and considering how it could be improved.