Wednesday, July 3, 2013

US Drone Strike Kills 17 In Pakistan

Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 17 In Pakistan -- Voice of America

Pakistan has condemned a suspected U.S. drone strike that killed 17 suspected militants in the country's northwestern tribal area.

The foreign ministry statement, issued shortly after Wednesday's strike, said drone strikes are counter-productive and have human rights and humanitarian implications.

Pakistani officials say drones fired four missiles at a compound near the market in Miranshah, North Waziristan. They say the strike apparently targeted the al-Qaida-linked Haqqani network.

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More News On Today's US Drone Strike In Pakistan

US drone strike kills 17 in Pakistan -- AFP
Drone attack kills 17 in Pakistan's Waziristan region -- Reuters
17 killed by US drone strike that 'jolted' entire Pakistani town -- NBC
17 Killed In Suspected US Drone Strike In Pakistan -- RTT
Pakistan protests US drone strikes after 18 killed -- Business Standard
U.S. drone strike on Haqqani compound in Pakistan said to have killed 16 -- CNN

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