Three Die in Sri Lanka Clash

Authorities in southern Sri Lanka say three people have died in clashes between Buddhists and Muslims.    Police say dozens of people were injured in a brawl that broke out Sunday night.   A Sri Lankan newspaper says the violence erupted in the town of Alutgama following a speech by the chief monk of Bodu Bala Sena, an extremist Buddhist group.   BBS has been engaged in an anti-Muslim campaign in recent years.

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