Sri Lankan army claims victory

Published: 18 May 2009 y., Monday
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The 25-year Sri Lankan civil war looks to be in its final throes.

 

The military says it's seized the country's entire coastline, cutting off escape routes for Tamil Tiger rebels.

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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