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Sri Lanka ex defence minister wins presidency
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
Sri Lanka's former wartime defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa has won a presidential election that has split the country along ethnic lines.
Also in the programme: UK government and military accused of war crimes cover-up; and Prince Andrew 'categorically' denies sex claims.
(Photo: Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a controversial figure in Sri Lankan politics. Credit: Reuters)
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