Nato vows action on Afghan deaths

BBC

Nato forces in Afghanistan have vowed to improve coordination with the Afghan authorities to avoid civilian deaths.

Their pledge follows the reported deaths of about 50 civilians this week in fighting in western Afghanistan between US-led troops and militants.

President Hamid Karzai warned that his people were losing patience over the continuing bloodshed.

Western forces have been accused of carelessness over civilian lives when attacking Taleban fighters........