Pakistani military officials say at least 21 soldiers and civilians have been killed in clashes between militants and troops in the country’s northwest . The fighting in the North Waziristan tribal region began Sunday when militants attacked a military convoy near the main town of Miran Shah. Pakistani military officials say at least 11 soldiers […]
Clashes in Pakistan’s Northwest Kill Soldiers, Civilians
Posted May 8th, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
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US: No Negotiating With al-Qaida on American Hostage
Posted May 7th, 2012 at 3:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say they will not negotiate with al-Qaida over the fate of a 70-year-old American aid worker held hostage in Pakistan, despite the man’s video plea for help from President Barack Obama. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Monday that Washington “cannot and will not” negotiate with al-Qaida, but that there is great concern […]
Al-Qaida Video Shows US Hostage
Posted May 7th, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
WEB: factbox #2442451 TYPE: CN )) Al-Qaida has released a video showing an American hostage telling President Barack Obama that his captors will kill him if the U.S. leader does not meet the militant group’s demands. Monitoring groups said al-Qaida’s media arm posted the nearly three-minute video of Warren Weinstein on jihadist forums Sunday. In […]
Al-Qaida Video Shows US Hostage
Posted May 7th, 2012 at 1:00 am (UTC-5)
Al-Qaida has released a video showing an American hostage saying he will be killed if President Barack Obama does not meet the militant group’s demands. Monitoring groups said al-Qaida’s media arm posted the nearly three-minute video of Warren Weinstein on jihadist forums Sunday. Weinstein directs a message at Mr. Obama, saying, “If you accept the […]
9 Pakistani Troops Die in Ambush
Posted May 6th, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
Militants ambushed a Pakistani military convoy, sparking a firefight that killed nine troops Sunday in North Waziristan. Pakistani military officials say government forces killed a number of militants in the battle, although the exact number is unknown. There also are unconfirmed reports of civilian casualties in nearby Miranshah, the capital of semi-autonomous North Waziristan Authorities […]
8 Killed in US Drone Strike in Pakistan
Posted May 5th, 2012 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. drone strike has killed at least eight suspected militants in a troubled region in northwest Pakistan. Pakistani officials say missiles destroyed a compound Saturday in the North Waziristan tribal district, a key sanctuary for Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry condemned the strike, reiterating that U.S. drone attacks in Pakistan violate its […]
8 Killed in US Drone Strike in Pakistan
Posted May 5th, 2012 at 12:15 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan security officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least eight suspected insurgents. Authorities say missiles hit a compound Saturday in the Shawal area of the North Waziristan tribal district, along the Afghan border. Pakistan has repeatedly called for an end to U.S. drone strikes on suspected Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistani territory. Pakistan […]
20 Killed in Pakistan Suicide Bomb Blast
Posted May 4th, 2012 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
Officials say a suicide bomber in Pakistan’s restive northwest tribal region along the Afghan border, has killed 20 people and wounded at least 40. Five policemen are among the dead. Authorities say the bomber detonated his explosives Friday as he approached a police checkpoint near a market in Khar, the main town of the Bajaur […]
20 Killed in Pakistan Suicide Bomb Blast
Posted May 4th, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Officials say a suicide bomber in Pakistan’s restive northwest tribal region, along the Afghan border, has killed 20 people and wounded at least 40. Five policemen are among the dead. Authorities say the bomber detonated his explosives Friday as he approached a police checkpoint, near a market in Khar, the main town of the Bajaur […]
16 Killed, 40 Wounded in Pakistan Suicide Attack
Posted May 4th, 2012 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
Officials in northwestern Pakistan say a suicide bomber has attacked a police checkpoint, killing at least 16 people, including five policemen. At least 40 people were wounded in the blast. Authorities say the attack happened Friday near a market in Khar, the main town of the Bajaur tribal district, along the Afghan border. Officials say […]
