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Pakistan military claims to have killed at least 70 militants in Afghan border strikes

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Pakistan's military claims to have killed 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border, but Afghanistan denies the claim and warns of consequences.

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  1. Wyoming Public Media

    Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along Afghan border (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Pakistan's military killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, the deputy interior minister said.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Pakistan kills dozens in strikes targeting militants along Afghan border (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan and says it killed at least 70 Pakistani militants blamed for attacks at home. The Afghan government rejects the claim, saying dozens of civilians were killed.

  3. Deutsche Welle

  4. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Pakistan military claims to have killed at least 70 militants in Afghan border strikes (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Pakistan's military claims to have killed 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border, but Afghanistan denies the claim and warns of consequences.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of targeting civilians and violating its sovereignty in Sunday’s border air raids.

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