Anti-Muslim riots in Sri Lanka
Asia stands up for Palestine
Hundreds of millions have taken to the streets across the Asian continent, reaffirming the world’s solidarity with Palestine
Country-wide curfew declared in Sri Lanka following anti-Muslim riots
One man was killed and several buildings were destroyed in the riots. A curfew has been imposed in the North-Western Province, and social networking websites have been blocked for an unspecified period
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