'Rogue' US soldier kills Afghan civilians

A US soldier in Afghanistan has killed at least 16 civilians in Kandahar province after suffering a breakdown, officials say.

He left his military base in the early hours of the morning and opened fire after entering local homes; women and children are said to be among the dead.

Nato said it was investigating the "deeply regrettable incident".

Bilal Sarwary reports from Kabul.

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