Sri Lanka Prime Minister

Mahinda Rajapaksa says the trust bestowed on him by the people will inspire him to continue to serve the country

In other words, Sri Lanka continues to deny it has a problem with its minority Tamils. India continues to insist it does and advises Colombo to do something about it

Appointing his China-friendly brother Mahinda the prime minister ahead of India visit marks a testing point for the new president's neighbourhood policy

The possible return of Rajapaksa had ignited deep concerns within Sri Lanka and abroad

The Speaker was immediately surrounded by Sirisena and Rajapaksa's MPs who were protesting against Jayasuriya's decision to take the vote