Rebels confirm death of Tamil Tiger legend Prabhakaran
The government claimed the Tamil Tigers leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is dead after a long siege, downplaying doubts among Tamils abroad. Defense secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said the spy chief's body was identified but not confirmed, while Prabhakaran's death ends a decades long insurgency in Sri Lanka's minority Tamils.
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Kuala Lumpur
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Bloodier Crossings Mark Swat Street Fight
Pakistani troops seize Mingora eight major intersections including Green Chowk nicknamed bloody intersection as helicopter gunships hit militant hideouts. Army reports 12 roadside bombs, 5 militants killed, 14 arrested while 10 000 to 20 000 residents remain trapped amid ongoing urban combat in Swat Valley.
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Horror story toilet paper reads Koji Suzuki tale in Japan
In Japan a paper maker sells toilet rolls printed with Koji Suzuki nine chapter novella Drop a horror experience in the toilet. The roll carries several copies and reads in minutes at 2.20 dollars per roll as a novelty item inspired by The Ring author.
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Iran blocks Facebook ahead of presidential vote
Iran blocks access to Facebook less than three weeks before the June 12 election drawing sharp criticism from reformists who hope to mobilize youth voters. Critics say the move pushes Iranians to state media and risks closing competition for Ahmadinejad.
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Chauffeur suspended over Buckingham Palace security lapse
London police probe after News of the World reporters posing as middle eastern businessmen paid the royal chauffeur 1588 dollars to tour Buckingham Palace. They were shown secure areas and vehicles including Bentleys Rolls Royces and the Queen’s Daimler with a raised floor for her legs.
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