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Enrique Iglesias’ ‘Love & Sex’ World Tour Facing Backlash in Sri Lanka for Audience’s ‘Uncivilized Behavior’

The recently concluded concert of Latino singer Enrique Iglesias in Sri Lanka is currently making headlines after the nation’s president called for punishment over the “uncivilized behavior” showed by some of the female fans. The concert, which was part of Iglesias’ “Love & Sex” World Tour, was held at the rugby stadium in Colombo on Dec. 20.

China Said it Loaned Sri Lanka Money on a Mutual Benefit

By Paola Hernández
The Chinese Foreign Minister said on Monday that the country made loans to Sri Lanka based on a consensus through talks between the two countries and at Sri Lanka's request, Reuters reports.

Dutch Man First Person to Survive Fall from 4,000-Foot World’s End Cliff in Sri Lanka

By Paola Hernández
A Dutch man miraculously survived after falling off the World's End, a 4,000-foot cliff and tourist attraction located in central Sri Lanka.

New President of Sri Lanka Visits India

By Paola Hernández
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena made India his first visit abroad. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena made India his first visit abroad.

Sri Lanka News: US Promises to Be a 'Partner' and 'Friend' to New President Maithripala Sirisena and Country's Reforms

By Paola Hernández
A top United States diplomat visited Sri Lanka Monday for the first time since the country gained new leadership and promised support for the country's new government.

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2015: President Mahinda Rajapaksa Goes Against Candidate Hoping to Add Prime Minister to Government

By Paola Hernández
Sri Lanka held presidential elections Thursday between President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his opponent, Maithripala Sirisena, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Sri Lanka News 2014: Rescue Operations 'Temporarily Halted,' Villagers Discouraged From Looking for Survivors Following Landslide

By Paola Hernández
The aftermath of a deadly landslide in Sri Lanka has pitted victims' families against disaster-management authorities.
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