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July 29, 2013

U.S. Drone Attack Kills 6 in Pakistan After Reported End to "Signature Strikes" 
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A U.S. drone strike in Pakistan has killed at least six people.
Unverified reports say the victims included a senior commander of the
Pakistani Taliban who had just returned from fighting the U.S.-led
occupation in Afghanistan. It was at least the 17th CIA drone attack in
Pakistan this year. The Associated Press reported last week the United
States has scaled back drone strikes in response to Pakistani
objections. Citing anonymous U.S. officials, the AP says the White House
has dropped the practice of "signature strikes," in which attacks can be
launched based on circumstantial patterns, such as a large gathering of
military-age males.

 

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