Pakistani police confront protesting Islamic militants

Wednesday, October 24, 2001

JACOBABAD, Pakistan -- Police wielding batons charged toward Islamic militants Tuesday to avert a mass demonstration near an air base being used to support U.S. personnel. More than 140 people were arrested, authorities and witnesses said.

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