26 Nov 2011

Nato helicopters 'kill Pakistan checkpoint soldiers'

Pakistani officials have accused Nato helicopters of firing on a military checkpoint near Pakistan's Afghan border, killing at least 14 soldiers. The attack took place in the Pakistani tribal region of Mohmand after Nato helicopters flew over the border from Afghanistan, they said.

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Nato said it was aware of "an incident" near the border and that it was investigating. The Pakistani military said it was an "unprovoked and indiscriminate" attack.

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