A dozen Sri Lankan Government soldiers and 40 Tamil Tiger rebels were killed in “heavy confrontations” last Monday, according to Government officials.
The political feud is centred on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who are demanding a Tamil Homeland.
Jose Ramos-Horta, the President of East Timor (pictured above left), is in a critical condition after being shot by rebel soldiers while at his home in Dili.
Rebel leader Alfredo Reinado died in the attack and another soldier is thought to be seriously injured.
Numerous Asian restaurants in Israel went on a one-day spring roll strike last Tuesday in protest over government plans to rid kitchens of foreign chefs.
The restaurants have also issued threats that equally popular sushi and noodle dishes could be the next items taken off the menu.