NATO airstrike mistakenly kills 7 Afghan soldiers and policemen, officials say

Reported by L.A. Times on Saturday, 7 November 2009 (on November 7, 2009)

Afghan and international forces were pursuing Taliban insurgents when the accident occurred, Afghan officials say. Five U.S. troops were injured in clashes with militants.

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