COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, September 30, SPA -- At least five Tamil Tiger separatists were killed in a clash with government troopsin northern Sri Lanka, the military said Sunday. The fighting occurred in northern Mannar district Saturdayafternoon, an official at the Defense Ministry informationcenter said. No casualties were reported among the soldiers, theofficial said on condition of anonymity citing policy, the Associated Press reported.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/486970