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Tamil Tiger attacks kill eight in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, Tamil Tiger rebels have carried out a spate of attacks against government forces, killing six soldiers and two children.

The rebels attacked an army checkpoint near the north-eastern town of Muttur.

Two children were killed when the rebels exploded a powerful landmine to ambush a military truck that was transporting wounded soldiers to hospital.

There are no immediate reports of rebel casualties.

11/11/01 21:33:37 | ABC Radio Australia News

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