Sudan And The South 'Open New Front' In Border Clash -- BBC
Sudan and South Sudan have accused each other of opening up a new front along their disputed border, raising fears of all-out war.
The clashes broke out north of Aweil in South Sudan, about 100 miles (160km) west of the Heglig oil field, scene of most recent fighting.
Seven South Sudanese soldiers and 15 Sudanese were killed, South Sudan's army spokesman told the BBC.
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