71 civilians killed in weekend strike by Pakistani jets
Up to 71 civilians were killed in a weekend strike by Pakistani jets near the Afghan border, survivors and a government official said Tuesday -- a rare confirmation of civilian casualties that risks undercutting public support for the fight against militants.
A NATO air strike killed up to 27 Afghan civilians, including women and a child, sparking fresh anger from Kabul against US-led forces pressing a major offensive to defeat the Taliban.