Pakistan Says U.S. Drone Killed 5 Militants in Northern Waziristan

Pakistani security officials say at least five Taliban militants have been killed in a U.S. drone strike in the tribal region of North Waziristan. Authorities say a U.S. drone fired two missiles Saturday in the Datta Khail district, which is a hub for al-Qaida and Taliban militants. A senior security official said none of the dead have yet been identified and the death toll is likely to rise. Pakistani troops have been conducting a major operation against local and foreign militants...

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