111.   But Tamil rebels were believed to be behind the bombing.

112.   But Tamil rebel leaders recently told government negotiators they are now prepared to accept less than statehood.

113.   But the government recently stepped up security in tea-producing central Sri Lanka, after intelligence reports warned Tamil rebels will try to disrupt the key export industry.

114.   By Sunday afternoon, Tamil rebel forces had engaged in heavy fighting with the advancing ground troops.

115.   By Sunday afternoon, Tamil rebel forces had engaged in heavy fighting with the advancing troops.

116.   Chandrika Kumaratunga rarely ventures out of her palace in Colombo fearing assassination attempts by Tamil rebels.

117.   Civil war between the government and Tamil rebels in the distant north is creating trouble for Tamil civilians who lived for years peacefully in the capital.

118.   Clashes between Tamil rebels and police in eastern Sri Lanka left six guerrillas and a policeman dead, military officials said Monday.

119.   COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Sri Lankan air force warplanes strafe suspected Tamil rebel positions as fighting rages on the ground in northeastern Sri Lanka.

120.   COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Tamil rebels have given the government three more weeks to meet their demands.