AP Photographer Killed, Reporter Wounded in Afghanistan
An attack in Eastern Afghanistan on Associated Press journalists left one dead and one wounded, but in stable in condition. Anja Niedringhaus, a photographer for the Associated Press, and Kathy Gannon, most recently an Afghanistan correspondent, were covering the nation’s election when a policeman opened fire on their vehicle. Niedringhaus was killed instantly and Gannon was shot twice and later underwent surgery.
According to the AP, the pair were part of a convoy delivering ballots to areas outside Khost city.
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