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Sri Lanka battles rage as Tamil Tigers renew Jaffna assault
Rebels press to retake Jaffna under heavy government resistance. Seventeen rebels and seven soldiers die in early clashes. Government troops defend along a new line after retreat from Elephant Pass. Civilians urged to evacuate as fighting intensifies. President Kumaratunga cuts London trip after assassination attempt leaves 25 dead.
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Colombo
Sri Lanka
Jaffna
Defense Ministry
Elephant Pass
Voice of Tigers Radio
Vavuniya
Pallai
Liberation Tigers
Chandrika Kumaratunga
London
Percy Fernando
Fernando