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Sri Lanka government promises to investigate allegations of torture and rape against Tamils after AP testimony of 20 men about human rights abuses by army and police.

The woman, Lee Yong Soo, was enslaved by the Japanese Army during World War II when she was just 16-years-old. She is one of around 30 living "comfort women" who served the Japanese.

Robert Mugabe's son has posted a video on Snapchat showing himself pouring hundreds of pounds worth of champagne over a $60,000 (£45,000) diamond-encrusted watch.

Pogba has been out of action for two months after suffering a hamstring injury against Basel in September.

Sergio Ramos does not agree with Cristiano Ronaldo's claim that Real Madrid are missing Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata and co.

The test allows doctors to inspect the hymen of women to verify rape claims. It is considered unscientific and a violation of the victim's privacy, and was banned in India in 2014.

Patel was forced to resign after it was revealed that she had engaged in secret meetings with Israeli officials.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin last met at the G20 Summit in Hamburg, where they held bilateral talks.

Reports suggest that Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, on loan at Crystal Palace, will start for England against Germany on Friday night.

Roughly a million UK residents will be able to access the ultra-fast broadband by 2021. Plans are in place to extend the service to four million more by 2025

TripAdvisor will now show 'health and safety' warnings next to hotels and resorts on its website that have been reported by users to be locations of crime.

Barkley rejected a contract offer from Everton as well as a move to Chelsea in the summer, and Allardyce thinks the 23-year-old has been poorly advised.

The star has been celebrating the success of her new catchy hit Anywhere, which reached the top spot on the iTunes chart.

The blockchain-based land-titling project is being presented at both Harvard and the United Nations.

Vatican spokesperson confirms cigarettes will no longer be sold at shop in city-state from 2018 because of their health hazards.

The BBC has revealed the Doctor's new look as Jodie Whittaker takes over the iconic sci-fi role, becoming the first woman to play the character.

Young mum Polly Ross, who took cannabis to combat morning sickness, killed herself by stepping in front of a train after developing serious mental problems, an inquest heard.

A fully operational toilet made from 24 designer handbags has gone on sale in Los Angeles with a $100,000 price tag.

The largest survey of ayahuasca users to date lends support to the notion that the brew could be an important and powerful tool in treating depression and alcohol addiction.

Sanchez and Ozil are both in the final knockings of their contracts at The Emirates Stadium and look set to leave north London on free transfers in the summer.

Women's rights campaigners in Iran have released eye-opening footage showing the abuse they receive when refusing to wear a hijab in public as part of the #WhiteWednesday movement.

The first configuration of the Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle, called Block 1, will use twin five-segment solid rocket boosters and four RS-25 liquid propellant engines.

Sydney's Malek Fahd Islamic School is suing the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) over allegations it used the educational institution as a cash cow.

Ryanair has celebrated another record month for traffic in October 2017, but passengers on Twitter were unimpressed by the news.

Hip-hop producer Ramsay Tha Great to spend a decade behind bars.

Pete Sampras has praised Roger Federer after the Swiss came back from a long injury layoff to have one of his most successful seasons in a decade.

According to reports, the aquarium in Japan's Tokoyo turned off a cleaning device and this caused a decline in oxygen supply.

Fears Prime Minister is doomed to a humiliating exit from No. 10.

Weighing around 50kg, Siamogale melilutra was much larger than any other living otter and likely would have been a formidable hunter as a result of its powerful bite and size.