British soldier killed in Afghanistan: defence ministry
A British soldier has been killed and three injured in fighting in Afghanistan, a spokesman for Britain’s defence ministry said. “It is with deep regret that the MoD can confirm the death of a British soldier during a contact in northern Helmand province at around noon today local time,” the spokesman told AFP. He said the soldier, whose identity has not been released, died from injuries sustained in fighting. Three other British soldiers suffered minor injuries. Full Story