Thousands of protestors in Sri Lanka storm Presidential palace, with some using the pool
The country is seeking a $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund. After months of boiling public anger over the worst economic crisis in 70 years, thousands of protestors have flooded the President’s palace in Sri Lanka. The country is currently suffering an enormous economic crisis, a severe foreign exchange shortage and dwindling supplies […]
4 years ago
Michael D. Higgins pays tribute to those who died in Sri Lanka explosions
The death toll has risen to over 200 people, following a number of attacks in Sri Lanka. In the early hours of Sunday morning, bomb blasts in three Sri Lankan churches and three hotels have killed at least 200 people, with another 400 people reportedly wounded. In one church alone, just north of the Sri […]
7 years ago
At least 156 people killed in hotel and church bomb blasts in Sri Lanka
A seventh explosion has now been reported. In the early hours of Sunday morning, bomb blasts in three Sri Lankan churches and three hotels have killed at least 156 people, with another 400 people wounded. In one church, just north of the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, over 50 people were killed. RTE News report […]
7 years ago