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Sri Lanka’s sacked prime minister wins confidence vote

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The former Sri Lankan prime minister whose October sacking by the president precipitated a political crisis has won a confidence vote in Parliament. Ranil Wickremesinghe received 117 votes in favor in the 225-member Parliament on Wednesday. … more →

AP News | 12/12/2018 3:34 am

Hundreds in New Zealand hold vigil for slain British tourist

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — More than 1,000 people across New Zealand have turned out for candlelight vigils held to commemorate British tourist Grace Millane, who police say was murdered earlier this month. The 22-year-old backpacker’s death has struck a deep … more →

AP News | 12/12/2018 12:21 am

China’s Foreign Ministry says it has no information on detained ex-Canadian diplomat

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry says it has no information on detained ex-Canadian diplomat.

AP News | 12/11/2018 11:16 pm

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