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Afghan in police garb kills 4 U.S. troops

8 women, girls gathering firewood die in NATO airstrike; coalition apologizes

By DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS

Posted: September 17, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Four American soldiers were going to the aid of Afghan police after a checkpoint attack Sunday when an officer turned his gun on NATO troops, killing the Americans, officials said Sunday.

Military: Afghan Inside Attack Kills 4 US Troops

An Afghan police officer turned his gun on NATO troops at a remote checkpoint in the south of the country before dawn Sunday, killing four American troops, according to Afghan and international officials. (By AP)
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