Posted on 01/23/2009 9:34:03 AM PST by NormsRevenge
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Two suspected U.S missile attacks killed 18 people Friday in Pakistan just east of the Afghan border, security officials said, the first such strikes since the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
At least five victims were identified as foreign militants, an intelligence officer said.
The strikes, which hit two districts of the lawless region where al-Qaida militants are known to hide out, are the latest in a barrage of more than 30 since the middle of last year.
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It was our op at Bara Qadeem at the house owned by Bakshi Khan. Four Arabs and three Afghans captured. Brits want Zabi, he masterminded the train bombings.
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