In Brief

Murderers hanged in Japan

TOKYO - Japan executed three men for murder, including a rapist who stabbed to death a previous victim in revenge for testifying against him. Justice Minister Kunio Hatoyama said the hangings were in line with his push to speed up the pace of executions. AP

Troops attack Tiger bunkers

COLOMBO - Government troops attacked Tamil rebel bunkers along the front lines in Sri Lanka's north, triggering a battle that killed 10 guerillas and two soldiers, the military said. Six more soldiers were wounded. AP