Sri Lankan Airport Attack Kills 20, Destroys 13 Aircraft

An attack by separatist rebels on an air force base adjacent to Sri Lanka's main airport early Tuesday killed at least 20 people, destroyed 13 aircraft -- including three Airbus widebodies -- and caused all international service to the country to be suspended. Incoming flights bound for Colombo...

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