Nato troops repel insurgent attack in Afghanistan
This story also talks about the drug raid - but hey, it's good news so I thought it needed it's own thread.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11657981
"Nato says its forces in Afghanistan have killed at least 19 Taliban fighters who tried to storm a combat outpost under cover of darkness.
The attack happened at a base in Paktika province, bordering Pakistan.
The militants are reported to have attacked from all directions, using rifles and rocket-propelled grenades. .............."
Way to go troops.