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April 12, 2009

Four Militants Killed in Afghan Clash
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US statement says troops were attacked by gunfire and rocket-propelled
grenades while patrolling in Zabul province 
Afghanistan officials say Afghan and U.S-led forces killed 22 Taliban
militants in southern Afghanistan Saturday. However, U.S. military
officials separately reported that Afghan and coalition forces killed
four militants in the same area. It was not immediately clear if the
reports referred to the same incidents. The U.S. statement said the
troops were attacked by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades while
patrolling in Zabul province. Officials say the international forces
called in air support after they were attacked. Authorities say no
coalition forces were wounded.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP.


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