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Thousands demonstrate against the government of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, seen in signs at left and right, over power cuts and the lack of essential products in Colombo.

‘We’re losing it all right now’: Why angry Sri Lankans want their ruling family gone

It was supposed to be a post-war success story, a fast-developing economy healing after decades of conflict. Instead, it is nearly broke and backsliding into authoritarianism.

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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves after casting his vote, outside a polling station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday.

Landslide victory hands Rajapaksa brothers control of Parliament

The results could enable them to change the constitution and strengthen dynastic rule.

  • KRISHAN FRANCIS and Arjuna Ranawana
Clockwise from left, neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo, a firefighter overwhelmed by flames in Orangeville NSW, Oscar winners Olivia Colman and Regina King, Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

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Notre-Dame burned. So did NSW. Tragedies played out in suburbs and on a volcanic island. Politics didn't disappoint with barbs, upsets and firsts. Here's what consumed our attention in 2019.

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Australian government to offer compensation for Sri Lanka bombings

Australian victims of Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombings can claim compensation after it was officially declared a terrorist act by the federal government.

  • Rob Harris
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves after testifying on Tuesday.

Prepare for new terrorism phase, says Sri Lankan PM

The country's security system failed to track the progression of religious extremists into terrorists, an inquiry was told.

Chathudila Weerasinghe (left) and her friend Ustashia Pillay in 2017.

'She’s a strong girl': Through Sri Lanka's terror, an Australian's story of bravery and hope

Unlike 250 others who died in the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, Melbourne airport check-in worker Chathudila Weerasinghe and her mother Vipuli got another chance.

  • Zach Hope
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A suspect being arrested in Colombo.

Main suspect in Sri Lanka attacks arrested

A 29-year-old man has been detained in connection with the April 21 attacks in Sri Lanka that left more than 250 people dead, Interpol says.

An overnight curfew and social media blackout was put in place in Sri Lanka to avoid further violence.

Sri Lanka declares curfew after mobs target Muslims

The government is concerned that overnight attacks on Muslim homes and mosques could grow out of control.

  • Dharisha Bastians and Mujib Mashal
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena

Sri Lanka president vows to 'eradicate terrorism', bring stability before election

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena said the security forces would "eradicate terrorism" and restore stability before a presidential election due for year-end, vowing to bring to heel all militants linked to the Easter Sunday suicide attacks.

Police investigate the damage at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.

Sri Lanka terror victim back in Melbourne with family, but facing more surgery

Chathudila Weerasinghe, 28, injured in the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka is now back home, but will have to undergo further surgery to treat her horrific wounds.

  • Zach Hope and Rachel Eddie

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