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3rd missile strike in Pakistan in 12-hours kills 5 militants

(reopens) ISLAMABAD -- About five more alleged militants were killed in the third US missile strike in last twelve hours in Pakistans North Waziristan tribal agency, said officials.
At least three missiles were fired at a suspected militant hideout in the same Dandyderpa Khel district of the agency Wednesday night, security officials told KUNA. They said the latest strike killed five alleged militants and wounded about six others. This was the third US missile strike in the same area since morning. (end) amn.ajs KUNA 081949 Sep 10NNNN