But on Wednesday, both the BSF and the BDR troops started digging in and calling in reinforcement - bringing back memories of a fierce border clash between the two sides two years ago.

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Guatemala only grudgingly agreed to recognise Belize in 1991, and patrols still clash on a disputed stretch of their border.

ECONOMIST: Border disputes

At least 25 Pakistani troops died during a prolonged clash after hundreds of militants crossed the Afghan border on Tuesday, officials say.

BBC: Afghan militants ambush Pakistan troops in Upper Dir

Efforts to carve out that link may have sparked another incident in February that brought Lebanese Sunnis into a direct clash with the Lebanese army near the country's eastern border with Syria.

WSJ: As Syrian Crisis Intensifies, Fight Bleeds Into Lebanon

But, ahead of Saturday's crunch clash at border rivals Shrewsbury Town, he is yet to find a way to reverse the club's dismal streak of results.

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