SRINAGAR, India: Police say seven rebels and an Indian army soldier have been killed in gunbattles in disputed Kashmir, triggering violent protests by residents opposed to Indian rule.
Police say soldiers and counterinsurgency police cordoned off a neighborhood in the suburbs of southern Shopian town overnight, leading to an exchange of fire with rebels.
Police say one militant was killed overnight while four more died early Saturday.
The fighting sparked protests and clashes. Government forces fired warning shots and tear gas at stone-throwing protesters, injuring at least 15 people.
Separately, two rebels and a soldier were killed in northwestern Sopore area on Friday.
India and Pakistan each administer part of Kashmir, but both claim it in its entirety.
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7 rebels, Indian soldier killed in Kashmir fighting
7 rebels, Indian soldier killed in Kashmir fighting
- Soldiers and counterinsurgency police cordoned off a neighborhood in the suburbs of southern Shopian town overnight, leading to an exchange of fire with rebels
- India and Pakistan each administer part of Kashmir, but both claim it in its entirety
US, Denmark to renegotiate 1951 Greenland defense pact
DAVOS: The United States and Denmark will renegotiate a 1951 defense pact on Greenland, a source familiar with talks between President Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte told AFP Thursday.
The source said that European allies would also step up Arctic security, but insisted that placing American bases on Greenland under US sovereignty had not been discussed.
The source said that European allies would also step up Arctic security, but insisted that placing American bases on Greenland under US sovereignty had not been discussed.
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