Sri Lanka's presidential election

Early results in Sri Lanka's first election since Tamil Tiger rebels were defeated after 25 years of civil war put the president in the lead.

According to early counts, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has won over 60% of the popular vote.
Armed troops have gathered around the hotel where his rival for the presidency, General Sarath Fonseka, is staying in central Colombo.
A military spokesman said their presence was a "protective measure".
Udaya Nanayakkara said that some 400 people had gathered near the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in the capital.