Pakistani troops fire on US helicopters

James

ISLAMABAD, Sept 15 - Firing by Pakistani troops forced U.S. military helicopters to turn back to Afghanistan after they crossed into Pakistani territory in the early hours of Monday, Pakistani security officials said.

The incident took place near Angor Adda, a village in the tribal region of South Waziristan where U.S. commandos had carried out a heli-borne raid earlier this month. At least 20 people, including women and children, were killed, sparking outrage in Pakistan, and prompting a diplomatic protest.

Pakistani army chief General Ashfaq Kayani said in a strongly worded statement last week that Pakistan would not allow foreign troops onto its soil and Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity would be defended at all cost.

Â© Reuters

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9b37c3d2-8307 … 07658.html

James

That's an act of war.......

Axlin16

Eh, I wouldn't too concerned with the "act of war" thing.

We need to go in there, because THAT's where Bin Laden is hiding.

Wait and see.

BLS-Pride

The last thing this country needs is another war. I am all for protecting freedom but when we have no money and we borrow everything from China it's time to put away the gloves and start looking at our own country. Besides we are only there for a one last strong push for Bin Laden while Bush is still in office.

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