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January 7, 2006 -- Updated 0648 GMT (1448 HKT)

Deadly attack on Sri Lanka navy

Deadly attack on Sri Lanka navy

A nearly 4-year-old cease-fire between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil Tiger rebels is coming under pressure after at least 13 sailors are killed when an explosives-laden boat hits a navy vessel on Saturday.

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