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Last Updated: Saturday, 17 June 2006, 13:16 GMT 14:16 UK
Government troops in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan rebels attack from sea
At least 31 are killed after the Tamil Tigers launch an attack against the Sri Lankan military from the sea.
Renegade rebel threatens Tigers
Sri Lanka's war in all but name
In pictures: Bus attack

Abdul-Khalim Saydullayev (archive television still) Rebel leader 'killed' in Chechnya
Chechen separatist rebel leader Abdul-Khalim Saydullayev is reportedly killed in a gun battle with police.
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Japan is to propose steps towards a return to commercial whaling, as more countries arrive in St Kitts.
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AFRICA
Chinese premier heads for Africa
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AMERICAS
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Wrong advice blamed for US abuse
ASIA-PACIFIC
Chemical blast kills 10 in China
Harris leads Queen's honours list

EUROPE
Son of Italy's last king arrested
Slovakia votes for new parliament
MIDDLE EAST
Hamas criticises EU aid proposals
'One dead' in Gaza missile strike
SOUTH ASIA
Nepal power sharing deal hailed
'Forty Taleban' killed in attack
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UK
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BUSINESS
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HEALTH
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SCIENCE/NATURE
China fossils fill out bird story
Action urged to protect deep seas
TECHNOLOGY
US TV network to air game events
Sony's PlayStation 3 goes on sale
ENTERTAINMENT
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Boy George criticised by US judge

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