Fighting kills 42 in east Afghan province

An Afghan security force member takes part in a fighting against Taliban militants in Bati Kot district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2018. Up to 42 fighters including 29 militants were confirmed dead as clash broke out between Afghan security forces and the Taliban in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday, a provincial government spokesman said Tuesday. (Xinhua/Saifurahman Safi)