BBC – A sea battle between Tamil Tigers and Sri Lankan government forces has left at least 45 people dead, the navy says.
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Daily Archives: May 12, 2006
Royal Navy – Islanders take first steps home after a landmark court victory
The Times – Four decades after they were evicted from their island homes by British colonial authorities, the inhabitants of the Chagos Islands (including Diego Garcia) came a step closer to realising their dream of returning home yesterday after the High Court issued a landmark judgment in their favour.
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US Navy – Coastal warfare squadron ready to launch at Little Creek
Virginian Pilot – The service’s first coastal warfare squadron on the East Coast sets out from its Virginia Beach base next week. The boats can deploy at a momentís notice to patrol the world for signs of terrorism.
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