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Afghanistan-Pakistan border fighting erupts in Kunar
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19254623There is heavy fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces in the eastern Afghan province of Kunar, which borders Pakistan, Afghan officials say.
Fighting started at around 0400 (0030 GMT) following an attack on a border police commander's convoy, according to border police sources.
According to Afghan officials in Kunar, one border policeman was killed and five were injured.
The Afghan authorities have since sent hundreds of troops to the area.