U.S. officials say a drone strike in northwestern Pakistan targeted al-Qaida’s second in command, but they do not know if the militant leader was killed. The officials, speaking to U.S. media on condition of anonymity, said if confirmed, Abu Yahya al-Libi’s death would be a major blow to the terror group. Pakistani officials said missiles […]
US Drone Strike in Pakistan Targets Al-Qaida No. 2
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
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US Drone Strike in Pakistan Targets Al-Qaida No. 2
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say a drone strike in northwestern Pakistan targeted al-Qaida’s second in command, but they do not know if the militant leader was killed. The officials, speaking to U.S. media on condition of anonymity, said the airstrike Monday in the North Waziristan tribal region targeted Abu Yahya al-Libi. They said his death, if confirmed, […]
US Officials Say Drone Strike Targeted Al-Qaida No. 2
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say a drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal region targeted al-Qaida’s second in command, but they do not know if the militant leader survived. The officials, speaking to U.S. media on condition of anonymity, said the airstrike Monday in Hesokhel targeted Abu Yahia al-Libi. They said his death, if confirmed, would be a major […]
US Officials Say Drone Strike Targeted Al-Qaida No. 2
Posted June 4th, 2012 at 10:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say a drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal region targeted al-Qaida’s second in command, but they do not know if the militant leader survived. The officials, speaking to U.S. media on condition of anonymity, said the airstrike Monday in Hesokhel targeted Abu Yahia al-Libi. They said his death, if confirmed, would be a major […]
Pakistan Condemns US Drone Strikes
Posted June 4th, 2012 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned a series of U.S. drone strike that killed at least 27 people in the last three days. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that “Pakistan has consistently maintained that these illegal attacks are a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and go against international law.” Pakistani officials confirmed […]
Pakistan Condemns US Drone Strikes
Posted June 4th, 2012 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan is strongly condemning a series of U.S. drone strike that have killed at least 27 people in the last three days. The foreign ministry issued a statement Monday saying “Pakistan has consistently maintained that these illegal attacks are a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity” and go against international law. In the latest […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 15 in Pakistan
Posted June 4th, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 15 people in the country’s northwest, in the third such attack in as many days. Security officials say missiles hit a compound in the Hesokhel village of the North Waziristan tribal agency early Monday. There were reports that foreigners were among the dead. It […]
15 Killed in Reported US Drone Strike in Pakistan
Posted June 4th, 2012 at 12:10 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike in northwestern Pakistan early Monday has killed 15 people. Security officials say missiles were fired into a village in North Waziristan, along the Afghan border. The tribal region has become a hub of al-Qaida and Taliban activity. Monday’s reported drone strike would be the third in three days […]
8 Militants Killed in US Drone Strike in Pakistan
Posted June 3rd, 2012 at 11:35 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike in northwestern Pakistan early Monday has killed at least eight militants. Security officials say missiles were fired into a village in the North Waziristan tribal region along the Afghan border. North Waziristan is one of the tribal areas along the border that has become a hub of al-Qaida […]
US Drone Strike Kills 10 Militants in NW Pakistan
Posted June 3rd, 2012 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. drone strike targeting a militant hideout in northwest Pakistan killed at least 10 militants Sunday. Intelligence officials said the drone fired four missiles into the compound in South Waziristan tribal region bordering Afghanistan. They said the missiles hit a group of people that had gathered to offer condolences to the brother of another […]
