35 Militants Killed in Pakistani Air Strikes

The Pakistan military says it has bombed suspected militant hideouts in the North Waziristan tribal territory, killing at least 35 militants. The army said the air strikes Sunday focused on the Datta Khail area near the Afghan border. Foreign fighters are said to be among those killed. Pakistan's military has launched a major counter-terrorism offensive in the Waziristan region since June. Officials said the attacks have killed around 2,000 suspected militants. The military said it...

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