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21 killed in Waziristan drone strikes

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (KUNA) -- At least 21 suspected militants including those of foreign origin were killed and three others were wounded in a US missile strike in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal agency bordering Afghanistan on Friday, said officials.
The strike took place in Datta Khel district of the agency. Security officials told KUNA that about six missiles were fired at a house about a minute after a vehicle was parked inside it.
The strike killed at least four suspected militants including of foreign origin, said officials, adding, three others were also wounded. (end) amn.bs KUNA 062147 Jul 12NNNN