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Sri Lankan naval forces backed by helicopter gunships attacked a group of rebel boats early Tuesday, sinking two and killing six Tamil Tiger sailors, the military said.
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German soldiers stand guard of honour during a wreath ceremony in Munich, southern Germany on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, to commemorate Jewish soldiers from Munich, killed in action during World War I. (AP/Photo/Uwe Lein)
