Hundreds gather for rally in capital as stand-off over proposed price rise at Jawaharlal Nehru University continues.

Defence minister discusses military operation in Syria, cooperation with Russia and Iran, and ties with the US and NATO.

Opposition figures say attacks are being carried out to smoothen a transition of power in a general election even as the UN warns of a new wave of atrocities.

Many hope the move will ease tensions that have left at least 32 people dead, as prosecutors launch an investigation into former president Evo Morales.

Incumbent President Jose Mario Vaz is running against 11 other candidates, including two of the prime ministers he fired while in office.

Winner Gotabaya Rajapaksa's support dips in majority Tamil areas, where people have not forgotten his role in the civil war.