Sri Lanka's government said on Thursday it has agreed to a preliminary deal with its creditors to restructure about $12.5 billion in international bonds. The agreement will end an over two-year spell in default for Sri Lanka.

Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country.

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lankan housewife Lankika Dilrukshi says she is tired of the daily struggle needed to provide for her children. On Saturday, she is voting in a presidential poll she sees as key to securing a better future for herself, and her nation.