FINLAND: Alexander Stubb narrowly won Sunday’s run-off election to become the next president, according to results announced today.

Former prime minister Mr Stubb of the right-wing National Coalition Party won 51.6 per cent of the votes, while independent candidate and former foreign minister Pekka Haavisto from the Green Left secured 48.4 per cent.

QATAR: Authorities have freed eight retired Indian naval officers who had been given death sentences for alleged spying that were commuted last year, India’s Foreign Ministry said today.