Two Britons and interpreter killed in Afghan attack
In Nuristan province eastern Afghanistan two British election workers and their Afghan interpreter were killed. The attack aims to disrupt UN voter registration for the September election as officials vow to press on amid Taliban violence. Local bandits suspected though officials are unsure.
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Pakistani officials uncover plot to hijack plane
Pakistani intelligence says a small group of four to six terrorists planned to hijack and possibly blow up a plane bound for the United Arab Emirates. Jamali says airports were placed on red alert with heightened security at 35 facilities. No flights canceled. fate of group unknown and al Qaida link unconfirmed.
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