Lanka's disputed prime minister resigns to end impasse

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned, saying he wants to end a political impasse over his appointment. Rajapaksa signed his letter of resignation Saturday, flanked by lawmakers of his party and blessed by Buddhist and other religious leaders in the presence of media. It is not immediately clear if the letter has been handed