The mound has been used for centuries.

a dire fuel shortage that saw thousands lining up at gas stations just to get a gallon or so of hugely expensive fuel.The prime ministers office confirmed Monday that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would resign on Wednesday which would meet one key demand of the protesters.

Anti government protesters swim in a swimming pool at the Sri lankan presidents official residence after storming it in Colombo.including political corruption and economic mismanagement.blaming them for the mismanagement of Sri Lankas economy.

But it seemed there were still several days.Despite assurances from the head of the countrys parliament that the president would step down.

which cost the government more than $1.

Massive demonstrations ramped up over the weekend in the South Asian island nation of 22 million people.TikTok on phone Drew Angerer / Getty Images News consumption on platforms differed by gender.

adding that there is no significant partisan difference among news consumers on Facebook.with roughly half of all Americans saying they get news from social media

stand-alone sanctions of major countries and global pressure on the North.directed top officials to continue close cooperation with the United Nations and major countries to address Pyongyangs human rights violations.