ANKARA, May 16, SPA -- Turkish officials say seven Kurdish rebels have been killed in a clash with security forces insoutheastern part of the country. A statement from the government's office Saturday said agovernment-paid militiaman helping Turkish troops was alsokilled during the skirmish in the mainly Kurdish town ofEruh. Security forces launched the operation Friday following amine explosion that targeted the militia force, Associated Press reported.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/664843