Around 60 Tamils struck on the secretive military island are to be brought to the UK.
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Iran urged to release woman detained after undressing at university
Activists say the woman was protesting against the hijab laws, but authorities say she is mentally ill.
Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammed cartoon
The history teacher was killed after giving a lesson on freedom of speech to a class of young teenagers.
Quincy Jones: His brilliance explained in 10 songs
The musician, who has died aged 91, was one of the most consequential producers in jazz and pop.
Whirlwind of misinformation sows distrust ahead of US election day
Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.
Quincy Jones on gangsters, David Bowie and Picasso
In an interview with BBC Newsnight in 2016, the legendary musician spoke about growing up in Chicago and his friendship with celebrities.
Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.
At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday.
At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India
Officials said 44 people were on board when the bus went out of control and fell into a ditch.
Quincy Jones, giant of US music, has died aged 91
Jones was best known as the producer of three Michael Jackson albums – Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad.