'US drone' targets Pakistan hideout

The Pakistani military is preparing to move against Taliban fighters in South Waziristan [EPA] At least 15 people, thought to be Taliban fighters, have been killed by missiles fired from a suspected US drone in northwest Pakistan, officials say. A Pakistani intelligence services spokesman said the bombing hit a training facility in an area of South Waziristan controlled by Baitullah Mehsud, the Pakistani Taliban leader. The Pakistani military has increased pressure on Mehsud in recent weeks by launching a number of attacks in the area, while a number of suspected US raids also appear to have been aimed at him. Pakistani security official told news agencies that Friday's attack had hit a base in Kokat Khel operated by an ally of Mehsud. "The missiles hit an office of Mufti Noor Wali, who was once in charge of training... [read full story]                    

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