Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone fired missiles on militant positions in the South Waziristan tribal region Friday, killing at least 10 people. Local officials say the missiles targeted an area controlled by Baitullah Mehsud, a top Taliban leader and al-Qaida ally wanted by both Pakistan and the United States. Pakistani troops are preparing for a ground offensive against Mehsud and his Taliban allies. Pakistani airstrikes have targeted militant positions in South Waziristan in recent weeks. The stepped-up campaign in western Pakistan comes as troops also continue to clear the greater Swat Valley region of militants... [read full story]
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