10 suspected Taliban killed in clash in Afghanistan

NATO-led and Afghan troops clashed with Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan on Friday, leaving 10 suspected militants dead, an Afghan army officer said.

Militants were killed following the battle in Gereshk district, in Helmand province, where another 20 suspected militants died in clashes and airstrikes Thursday, said Maj. Gen. Muhiddin Ghori of the Afghan National Army. A NATO and Afghan army soldier were wounded during the battle, Ghori said. He did not release the nationality of the wounded NATO soldier. (AP)