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January 2, 2009

Suspected US Missile Attack in Pakistan Kills 3 Militants
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Attack was second missile strike in South Waziristan in as many days 
Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. missile attack has
killed at least three militants in northwest Pakistan, near the Afghan
border. Friday's attack was the second missile strike in South
Waziristan in as many days. Officials say the strike destroyed an
abandoned school in the village of Medan. South Waziristan is believed
to be home to many al-Qaida and Taliban leaders. Suspected U.S. drones
(or unmanned aircraft) are reported to have launched about 30 missile
attacks in Pakistan since the middle of last year, despite public
objections by the Pakistani government. On Thursday, Pakistani officials
said a U.S. missile strike killed at least three people in South
Waziristan. 

Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters. 


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