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Sri Lanka: New President Wins In An Upset News ad

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Sri Lanka: New President Wins In An Upset News ad

In a massive political upset, a neo-Marxist political outsider won September’s presidential election in Sri Lanka. The victory of Anura Kumara—widely known by his initials, AKD—and his People’s Liberation Front (JVP) represents a complete defeat for the country’s traditional elite. It also casts a long shadow of uncertainty over a country emerging from its most … Read more

Peru’s controversial former president dies at 86 – Newsad

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Peru’s controversial former president dies at 86 – Newsad

LIMA: Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, known for his economic reforms and controversial leadership during the 1990s, died at 86 after battling cancer. Fujimori, the son of Japanese immigrants, was elected in 1990 and quickly established himself as a strategic politician. He implemented significant reforms, including tackling hyperinflation and privatising state-owned companies, which laid the … Read more