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Mortar shells claim 49 lives in Sri Lanka
Colombo: A mortar shell struck the only functioning medical facility in Sri Lanka’s northern war zone today, killing 49 patients and bystanders, a government health official said. It was the second time this month the hospital was hit. The attack, … Continue reading
Rebels back on the streets of Mogadishu
Islamist rebels and government forces have clashed in Somalia. At least 13 people have been killed in a new round of fighting which started when Somalia’s new president returned to the country on Monday. The new president, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh … Continue reading
Israeli power shatters militant positions
Following Palestinian militant rocket attacks across the Gaza/Israel border, Israeli aircraft have pounded a Palestinian target in Gaza. Israeli aircraft hit a Palestinian position on Sunday after Hamas militants fired at least seven rockets and mortar shells into Israel. Israeli … Continue reading
Hamas likely over-reacted to massive explosion
Thursday 12th June, 2008 A powerful explosion has destroyed a Hamas commander’s house in northern Gaza, killing seven people including a baby girl, and wounding about 40.A 59-year-old woman is reported to have been seriously wounded.Witnesses spoke of a huge … Continue reading