Seven die in Sri Lanka train bombing

A bomb blamed on Tamil Tiger separatists ripped through a packed passenger train today killing seven people and wounding 70 others near the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo.

Seven die in Sri Lanka train bombing
Mon, 26 May, 2008 - 17:28

A bomb blamed on Tamil Tiger separatists ripped through a packed passenger train today killing seven people and wounding 70 others near the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo.

It was the second attack in four days targeting civilians. A bomb last Friday in the rebel stronghold of Kilinochchi killed 16 people.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Sri LankaPlace: SriPlace: ColomboPlace: KilinochchiPlace: DehiwalaPerson: Jehan PereraOrganisation: Tamil TigerOrganisation: National Peace CouncilOrganisation: Tamil Tigers
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