Two US, 6 German doctors killed in Afghanistan

The bullet-riddled bodies of two American and six German doctors have been discovered in dense forest in northern Afghanistan. The group of eight foreigners -- ophthalmologists -- and three Afghans had been travelling between Badakhshan and Nuristan provinces and had spent a few nights in the forest, according to Saifullah who was released without being hurt. Afghan police chief said that On the last day they were confronted by a group of armed men who lined them up and shot them. Their money and belongings were all stolen, said Kintoz. He said according to Saifullah's testimony he had escaped death by reading verses of the Quran, prompting the men to realize he was a Muslim and release him in neighbouring Nuristan province. He said the bodies had been found in Kuran wa Minjan district, an area on the border with Nuristan province, one day's drive from the provincial capital Faizabad.A US Embassy spokeswoman said several American citizens were believed to be among the dead, found on Friday, but could not give further details.