Washington also calls for prosecution of those involved in any protest-related violent incidents

Reports say 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami approached former PM from behind, fired two shots from distance of about 10m

Police chief of region where murder took place admits problems with former leader’s security

Ranil Wickremesingh says he will resign as prime minister, make way for all-party government

As police launch investigation, little is known about suspect identified as 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami

Aircraft with 215 passengers, 10 crew landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport 1.5 hours after taking off from Istanbul, report says

At least nine women drugged at invite-only party attended by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, MPs, says spokesman

Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he will step down on July 13, hours after angry protesters storm presidential palace

President, whose room for manoeuvre on issue is limited, under fire for perceived inaction since court ruling

Keyvan Emamverdi convicted for rape, after at least 20 women accuse him of sexual assault through Twitter

City to enter ‘static management’ for one week starting next Monday, with curfew for residents

Police say 45-year-old committed offence through comment posted on Facebook

Demonstrators surge Presidential Palace gates, incensed at govt over economic crisis