Three Indian soldiers 'killed' in clash on Chinese border

Three Indian soldiers have been shot dead in clashes on the Chinese border after weeks of rising tensions, according to Indian officials. "A violent face-off took place yesterday (Monday) night with casualties. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers," an Indian army spokesman said in a statement. China accused Indian troops of crossing the disputed border, "provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border for