Sri Lanka

Food and fuel shortages that rocked Asian nation are spreading around the globe

The country is only a few more ‘bad decisions’ away from disaster

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Ruling Rajapaksa brothers blamed for financial woes amid acute shortages of food and fuel

If you go now, you’ll ‘see the sights without the crowds’

There’s nothing basic about the ‘huts’ at this smart beach resort in south-east Sri Lanka

Switzerland becomes latest country to ban the Islamic face veil

Government slashes airline costs in bid to reverse tourism slump following Easter attacks

Foreign Office says further attacks likely and US issues warning to avoid places of worship

Nine attackers were well-educated and wealthy, say authorities

Terror group claim comes as authorities face anger over failure to act on warnings

The Easter Sunday bombings have opened wounds from 26-year-long conflict that ended a decade ago

A round up of the headlines from UK newspapers on 23 April

Government blames local group, but experts point to ‘co-ordination, sophistication and timing’ as proof of foreign involvement

Executioners needed as President Maithripala Sirisena ends moratorium on capital punishment

Lawmakers brawl as anger grows over ousting of democratically elected leader last month

England’s overseas losing run ends with a thumping victory in Galle

Sri Lanka need 447 runs to win the first Test after England opener’s 146 not out

Tensions between Sinhalese Buddhists and Muslims erupt into biggest unrest since civil war

A whimsical hideaway stunningly located on the edge of the Indian Ocean

‘Accomplished’ reporter Paul McClean, 24, dragged into water while washing his hands

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Make your break even more special by visiting some of the world's most indulgent holiday hotspots

Drama at Trent Bridge as home side get a share of the spoils in thrilling climax to first ODI against Sri Lanka

England captain becomes the youngster player to reach the landmark as his side cruise to victory over Sri Lanka

England and Sri Lanka will fight it out to be overall 'tour winner' – but most think the change is pointless

The killings catapulted the country in civil war, but the government has yet to face up to its violent past

Refugees were told they would be put in lifeboats with a map of India and Sri Lanka

Last Sri Lankan batsman survives final five balls of the match to secure a draw at Lord's

First T20 century by an England batsman keeps Stuart Broad's team in contention

'Missis Kwin' will be missed in her far-flung realms if there's to be no more long-distance air travel