8 soldiers killed, 7 policemen kidnapped in Pakistan

Eight soldiers were killed and seven police officers kidnapped in two attacks in northwest Pakistan, police and intelligence officials told AFP on Tuesday.

A Monday clash resulted in the deaths of "eight soldiers" and "nine militants," an intelligence officer said on condition of anonymity. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility. In a separate attack, "seven police officers were kidnapped," said a senior police official, also speaking anonymously.