Law enforcement personnel are seen carrying an injured colleague nearby the Gulshan O' Kitchen restaurant in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where at least 20 people were held hostage since Friday evening.

Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma reportedly attempted to commit suicide over a dispute regarding the enrollment of ten students to Grade 1 of the Meegahatenna Vidyalaya in Matugama.

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The Deputy Minister had thretened to quit the government if his demand is not fulfilled.

President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Central Bank a short while ago.

European Union leaders are meeting on day two of what has become a crisis summit in Brussels, but without the UK after its vote to leave the bloc.

The EU 27 meet to discuss their position and their own Brexit Plan.

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At least 36 people were killed and over a hundred injured in several suicide attacks at the Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Turkey.

Argentina forward Lionel Messi missed a penalty at the Copa America final against Chile as Argentina was defeated. Messi announced his retirement from international football within hours. (Pic: Julio Cortez/Fox)

The 'Joint Opposition' held a protest today against Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and the increase of VAT.

David Cameron has voted in the EU referendum at a polling station around the corner from Downing Street. Here he is on the way out with his wife, Samantha.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) participates in a mass yoga session along with other Indian yoga practitioners to mark the 2nd International Yoga Day at Capitol complex in Chandigarh on June 21, 2016.

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Tuesday along with millions of others worldwide to celebrate the ancient practice.

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Two roses, one red and one white, have been placed in the UK House of Commons seat of the Labour MP Jo Cox, as MPs of all sides wore a single white rose as a mark of respect.

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The House of Commons met in "heartbreaking sadness" and "heartfelt solidarity" to pay tribute to Jo Cox, Speaker John Bercow said.

He said that the killing of the Labour MP - "in this manner, of this person, our democratically elected colleague" - was "particularly shocking and repugnant".

(With inputs from The Independent)