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Updated on: Tuesday 15 August 2006, 12:34 Makka Time, 9:34 GMT  

Sri Lanka closes all schools

Schools have been closed across Sri Lanka as security was increased due to fears that Tamil Tiger separatists will target civilians after an orphanage was hit by an air force raid. FULL STORY

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