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At least 17 killed in Sri Lanka clashes

Separatist Tamil Tiger rebels and Sri Lankan troops battled overnight for territory in a volatile eastern district, leaving at least eight rebels and four soldiers dead.

At least 17 killed in Sri Lanka clashes

Wed, 21 Mar, 2007 - 10:14

Separatist Tamil Tiger rebels and Sri Lankan troops battled overnight for territory in a volatile eastern district, leaving at least eight rebels and four soldiers dead.

A separate clash in the North killed at least five rebels.

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