Twin Attacks Signal Rebels Still a Factor in Sri Lanka
In Colombo, an off duty corporal wrestled a suspicious bag from a train and helped evacuate riders before bomb blasts killed 63 at Dehiwala station. The strikes follow a large Tamil Tiger base defeat, signaling renewed guerrilla resolve and a deepening civil war outlook.
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Sri Lankan army captures northern town in fresh offensive
Government troops backed by warplanes tanks and artillery seized Paranthan near the rebel stronghold Kilinochchi amid heavy fighting. Seventeen soldiers were killed and more than 100 rebels and 36 soldiers wounded as civilians fled Kilinochchi where about 100,000 people have been displaced and curfews imposed.
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Protests rage as police seize pro democracy HQ in Jakarta
Police stormed Indonesia's opposition headquarters triggering the worst anti government violence in decades. Thousands surged through Jakarta after the raid on Megawati Sukarnoputri supporters, hurling stones, burning vehicles, and damaging government buildings. Dozens injured and up to 200 detained as security forces battled protesters in a tense morning.
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