Breaking News: Sri Lanka’s president appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the nation’s acting leader after fleeing the country amid mass protests. - HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT

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Breaking News: Sri Lanka’s president appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the nation’s acting leader after fleeing the country amid mass protests.

BREAKING NEWS

Sri Lanka's president appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the nation's acting leader after fleeing the country amid mass protests.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 4:24 AM ET

The leadership change is not likely to satisfy protesters who took to the streets again on Wednesday and surrounded the prime minister's office. Police and military used tear gas to try to disperse them as the crowd grew at midday.

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