11.   There were also reports of an LTTE attack against a small islet in the north where a pro-government Tamil group maintains a small militia force.

12.   On Tuesday, the South Korean coastguard picked up two North Korean families from a small islet off the west coast.

13.   Tensions escalated last week over rival claims to a small islet off the Turkish coast.

14.   The confrontation happened near the small islet of Karainagar where the navy has its main northern headquarters, a military spokesman said, adding that they were awaiting details.