Friday, July 6, 2012

U.S. Drone Strikes In Pakistan Kill 24 (And Counting)

America's latest drone attack has killed 12 suspected militants on the Pakistani border. Photograph: Handout/Reuters

Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 24 in Pakistan -- Voice of America

Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 24 suspected militants in the country's northwest.

Friday's strike took place near Miran Shah, the main town in the North Waziristan tribal region — a known hub of Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants.

Officials told VOA that foreigners were among those killed when missiles hit a compound in the area. It was one of the deadliest reported U.S. strikes and the first such attack since Pakistan re-opened NATO supply lines into Afghanistan following a seven-month shutdown.

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More News On Today's Drone Strike In Pakistan

Triple US drone attack in tribal Pakistan targets Taliban stronghold -- ABC News
U.S. Drone Strike in Pakistan 'Kills 20' -- RIA Novosti
21 killed in Pakistan drone strikes -- New york Daily News/INS
Latest US drone strike in Pakistan kills 12 suspected militants -- The Guardian
Pakistan drone attack kills 12 suspected militants -- BBC

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