Troops in Sri Lanka open fire to quell riots over petrol
Troops fired in Visuvamadu, 365 kilometres (228 miles) north of Colombo, on Saturday night. Troops fired as their guard point was pelted with stones; army spokesman said. Unprecedented queues for petrol and diesel seen across the bankrupt country. Motorists began to protest when the pump ran out of gas; police said, and the situation escalated … Read more