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| At least 10 people, including a government minister, have been killed in an explosion in Sri Lanka, police and officials say. | At least 10 people, including a government minister, have been killed in an explosion in Sri Lanka, police and officials say. |
| Highways Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle was reported to have died from his injuries after the blast, which officials said was caused by a bomb. | Highways Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle was reported to have died from his injuries after the blast, which officials said was caused by a bomb. |
| Police spokesman N Ilangakoon said the blast occurred 20km (12 miles) from the capital Colombo. | Police spokesman N Ilangakoon said the blast occurred 20km (12 miles) from the capital Colombo. |
| He said it occurred as the minister was opening a marathon race. | He said it occurred as the minister was opening a marathon race. |
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