The war in Afghanistan spilled over on to Pakistani territory for the first time yesterday when heavily armed commandos, believed to be US Special Forces, landed by helicopter and attacked three houses in a village close to a known Taliban and al-Qaida stronghold. Local residents were quoted as saying that most of the dead were civilians and included women and children. It was not known whether any Taliban or al-Qaida militants or western forces were among the dead. Information Clearing House: U.S. Troops Kill 20 in Pakistan Attack. Reuters: Pakistanis furious over U.S.-led border raid. International Herald Tribune: Amerikan Special Operations forces accused of civilian deaths inside Pakistan. Registan.net: DID WE JUST INVADE PAKISTAN?
