Doctor says 49 killed in Sri Lanka hospital attack – The Associated Press
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Doctor says 49 killed in Sri Lanka hospital attack
The Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – A mortar shell struck the only functioning medical facility in Sri Lanka's northern war zone Tuesday morning, killing 49 patients and bystanders and wounding more than 50 others, a government health official said. Shelters are stretched to the 'breaking point' Toronto Star Tamil protests open political minefield for Ottawa Globe and Mail AFP – PRESS TV – ABC Online – Toronto Star all 3,220 news articles |