KABUL, Afghanistan, July 06, SPA -- Afghanistan's Ministry ofDefense says more than 20 militants have been killed andwounded during a battle with NATO-backed Afghan forces. The ministry says the militants were traveling in twovehicles when they were attacked by Afghan troops aided byNATO airstrikes on Friday in northeastern Kunar province. No other details were provided, the Associated Press reported.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/571380