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Explosion shook Sri Lanka capital Colombo-military

16 May 2008 06:50:37 GMT

Source: Reuters

COLOMBO, May 16 (Reuters) - A loud explosion shook a commercial quarter of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Friday, a military spokesman said.

"There is an explosion near the Hilton Hotel," said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, adding there were no details of any injuries or damage. (Reporting by Ranga Sirilal; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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