COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 28, SPA -- The Sri Lankan military saysinfantry clashes across the embattled northern region havekilled 40 Tamil Tiger rebels and three soldiers. Military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara says troopstook control of Andankulam town in Mannar district after abattle that killed 28 rebels and one soldier Friday. Scattered battles elsewhere in the region killed 12 morerebels and two soldiers, the Associated Press reported.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/569098