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US drone strikes kill five militants in Pakistan
Jun 3rd, 2012
US drone strikes targeting a militant compound in Pakistan's northwestern tribal area killed at least five insurgents on Sunday, security officials said, the second attack in 24 hours. (Source: AFP) -
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ISLAMABAD (AP) - China's premier began a two-day visit to Pakistan on Wednesday by praising the relationship between the two Asian powers in glowing terms. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
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