The missile strike killed at least 38 people in the Datta Khel region of North Waziristan. Reuters photoDrone Attack Kills 38 -- The Telegraph
More than 38 suspected militants were killed by US Predator drones in Pakistan’s lawless tribal area close to the border with Afghanistan.
The attack appears to have targeted commanders associated with Hafiz Gul Bahadur, a senior leader of the Pakistan Taliban, whose forces regularly launch cross-border raids on NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Bahadur’s forces have been regularly targeted in drone attacks, but this latest will put added pressure on the already strained relationship between Islamabad and Washington. Bahadur is regarded as 'pro-Islamabad’ and opposes militant attacks on Pakistani forces.
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More News On US Drone Attacks In Pakistan
US Predators strike again in al Qaeda stronghold of Datta Khel -- Long War Journal
Suspected U.S. drone strike in Pakistan, 38 killed -- Reuters
41 killed in US drone attacks in Pak's restive northwest -- Indian Express
Officials: Suspected drone strike kills up to 30 in Pakistan -- CNN
80 people reportedly killed in U.S. drone strike in Pakistan -- Xinhuanet
Civilians 'among 35 dead' in US strike in Pakistan -- AFP
Pakistan army chief condemns US drone attack -- SFGate/AP
Pakistan's army chief condemns US drone attack that killed dozens, saying innocent people died -- Canadian Press
Gen Kayani condemns US drone strike in NW -- DAWN
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