Civilian Bus Hit By U.S. Troops

April 12 2010

Afghanistan

Afghan authorities say U.S. troops near Kandahar city opened fire on a civilian bus on Monday, killing four civilians and injuring 18 others, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Anti-American and anti-government protests quickly erupted near the site of the incident.

While U.S. authorities confirmed the incident, there are conflicting stories over details, reported the New York Times.

The city is expected to be the site of a large-scale NATO offensive this summer. Preliminary...

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