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August 10, 2009

Head of Pakistani Taliban Said to Have Died in Drone Strike
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In Pakistan, US and Pakistani officials say they believe Baitullah
Mehsud has died in a US drone strike. Mehsud was the head of the
Pakistan Taliban and had been blamed for numerous attacks inside
Pakistan, including the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir
Bhutto.



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