The United Nations has welcomed the decision by Sri Lanka's government to announce the release of the remaining 130,000 Tamils kept in detention camps for the last six months.
Deadly blasts hit India's northeast
Three bombs have exploded in India's northeastern Assam state, killing five people and wounding more than 15, police say.
Afghanistan announces army upgrade
Afghanistan's ministry of defence has announced plans to boost the country's troop strength to 240,000 - nearly double its previous target.
