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Sri Lanka: Lawmakers set to replace ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan lawmakers met to begin the process of choosing a new leader amid tightened security. They are set to hear nominations Tuesday to replace former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who resigned earlier this week.

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