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Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those

Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those with political connections. Two policemen also are killed. Police say they responded when protesters tried to enter the governor's house.

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NewsFour civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those

Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those with political connections. Two policemen also are killed. Police say they responded when protesters tried to enter the governor's house.

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