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Monks’ Role In Sri Lanka Protests Raises Familiar Questions

Monks’ Role In Sri Lanka Protests Raises Familiar Questions

Associated Press The street protests that drove Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from office last month brought together people from across the country’s diverse and sometimes warring ethno-religious groups: Tamils, Muslims, Christians and Sinhala Buddhists — including, unmistakably, the saffron-robed Buddhist monks who are fixtures of Sri Lanka’s political scene.

Sri Lankan Troops Forcefully Clear Protesters; New PM Named

Sri Lankan Troops Forcefully Clear Protesters; New PM Named

Associated Press Sri Lankan forces violently cleared the main protest camp of demonstrators outraged by the country’s economic meltdown as the newly elected and deeply unpopular president put army troops in the streets of the capital Friday to maintain order.

Protesters Retreat As Sri Lankan President Sends Resignation

Protesters Retreat As Sri Lankan President Sends Resignation

Associated Press Protesters retreated from government buildings Thursday in Sri Lanka, restoring a tenuous calm to the economically crippled country, and the embattled president at last emailed the resignation that demonstrators have sought for months.

Taking Selfies, Sri Lankans Converge On Presidential Palace

Taking Selfies, Sri Lankans Converge On Presidential Palace

Associated Press Hundreds of Sri Lankans jostled Monday to use the vast array of exercise machines in the private gym of the presidential palace, lifting weights and running on treadmills inside a facility that was, until now, the exclusive domain of the country’s beleaguered president.

Sri Lanka Leader Vows To Shed Powers, Appoint Prime Minister

Sri Lanka Leader Vows To Shed Powers, Appoint Prime Minister

Associated Press Sri Lanka’s president on Wednesday promised to appoint a new prime minister, empower the Parliament and abolish the all-powerful executive presidential system as reforms to stabilize the country engulfed in a political crisis and violence triggered by the worst economic crises in memory.

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OKC weather forecast: Active pattern brings weekend storm chances

OKC weather forecast: Active pattern brings weekend storm chances

News 9 Overnight rain south of OKC is likely, but Chief Meteorologist David Payne is keeping an eye on weekend storm chances.

OKC weather forecast: Active pattern brings weekend storm chances

OKC weather forecast: Active pattern brings weekend storm chances

News 9 Overnight rain south of OKC is likely, but Chief Meteorologist David Payne is keeping an eye on weekend storm chances.

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Matt McCabe Displaced by Oklahoma wildfires? Learn about short-term housing options like assistance grants and disaster response from AirBnB.org.

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Matt McCabe Displaced by Oklahoma wildfires? Learn about short-term housing options like assistance grants and disaster response from AirBnB.org.

Moore PD releases body camera footage, 911 calls after officer-involved shooting

Moore PD releases body camera footage, 911 calls after officer-involved shooting

Elizabeth Fitz On Tuesday evening, the Moore Police Department released body camera footage and two 911 calls following an officer-involved shooting.

Moore PD releases body camera footage, 911 calls after officer-involved shooting

Moore PD releases body camera footage, 911 calls after officer-involved shooting

Elizabeth Fitz On Tuesday evening, the Moore Police Department released body camera footage and two 911 calls following an officer-involved shooting.

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OKC weather forecast: Active pattern brings weekend storm chances

OKC weather forecast: Active pattern brings weekend storm chances

News 9 Overnight rain south of OKC is likely, but Chief Meteorologist David Payne is keeping an eye on weekend storm chances.

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Matt McCabe Displaced by Oklahoma wildfires? Learn about short-term housing options like assistance grants and disaster response from AirBnB.org.

Moore PD releases body camera footage, 911 calls after officer-involved shooting

Moore PD releases body camera footage, 911 calls after officer-involved shooting

Elizabeth Fitz On Tuesday evening, the Moore Police Department released body camera footage and two 911 calls following an officer-involved shooting.

Thunder-driven sports betting bill advances at Oklahoma Capitol

Thunder-driven sports betting bill advances at Oklahoma Capitol

Haley Weger Oklahoma Senate passes Bill 585, opening a path for the OKC Thunder to receive a sports betting license. The proposal estimates $20 million in annual revenue for the state.

Geary students return to class Wednesday after fire at high school

Geary students return to class Wednesday after fire at high school

Carrie Winchel Detailed updates on Geary high school fire—classes resume with shifted locations and community fundraising efforts underway.

Bill to restrict social media use amongst children passes Oklahoma House

Bill to restrict social media use amongst children passes Oklahoma House

Jordan Fremstad Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, pushes for state legislation to limit social media use among children under 16, sparking debates over data privacy and parental rights. Updates on the bill's progress.

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