1.   In the latest fighting, the military said one rebel was shot and killed by army snipers Tuesday as troops consolidated positions near the guerrilla stronghold of Kilinochchi.

2.   No further advance up the highway was reported Wednesday, as soldiers consolidated positions they captured on the southern part of the road.

3.   Star Publications to consolidated position, NEW STRAITS TIMES-

4.   The Frankfurt stock market lost ground as investors consolidated positions following a series of record highs on the market, traders said after the close.

5.   The Frankfurt stock market slipped a bit as investors consolidated positions before the release of US employment figures, after the Frankfurt bourse closed.