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Sri Lanka's top court orders independent Elections Commission to halt preparations for the January 5 vote
President Sirisena triggered an unprecedented constitutional crisis when he sacked Prime Minister Wickremesinghe
Washington deeply concerned by news of Sri Lanka parliament to be dissolved, says US State Department
Dissolution comes after weeks of intense power struggle, followed by Sirisena’s sudden sacking of Prime Minister
The island nation is only one of the South Asian countries where the China-India rivalry has roiled domestic politics
Tourists cancel hotel bookings ahead of peak season
Calls a meeting that could end an increasingly bitter power struggle between two rival prime ministers
Sri Lanka's parliament speaker warn crisis could lead to bloodbath on streets
The crisis brought on by the dismissal of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe exacerbates political tensions
Regional neighbours and Western nations urge all sides in Colombo to exercise restraint and respect the constitution