World | Other World Stories
9 dead in Chechnya clashes
At least nine people have died in Chechnya in an hour-long clash between police and unidentified gunmen.
- Agencies
- Published: 13:30 March 20, 2008
Rostov-on-Don: At least nine people have died in Chechnya in an hour-long clash between police and unidentified gunmen.
Officials said four police officers, a serviceman, a civilian and three of the gunmen died.
The clash, which took place on Wednesday near the village of Alkazurovo, was one of the bloodiest outbursts in Chechnya in recent years.
More from Other World Stories
More from World
News Editor's choice
-
6,000 cups and counting: Addicted to that tea
This cafeteria in Al Mamzar attracts thousands of customers daily, including the rich and not so rich
-
Swimming pool horror: Twins hospitalised
Twins rushed to hospital after collapsing from chlorine inhalation at swimming pool in their villa
-
Play your cards right with credit card interest
UAE Central Bank plans to cap interest rates, but are you paying thirty-five per cent now?
