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7 hostages reportedly killed in Yemen

7 hostages reportedly killed in Yemen

Seven foreign workers seized by militants in Yemen reportedly have been killed, according to the Yemen Post newspaper.

 

Pakistan says 1,000 militants killed

Pakistan says 1,000 militants killed

A military offensive to rid Pakistan's northwest of al Qaeda and Taliban fighters has killed more than 1,000 militants since it began in full force earlier this month, the country's interior ministry said Sunday.

 

Nigerian army frees hostages and destroys militant camp

Nigerian security forces said Saturday they rescued 10 hostages kidnapped this week, including six foreigners, and destroyed a key militant camp in the heart of Africa's biggest oil industry region.

 

Nigeria rebels call 'all-out war'

Nigeria rebels call 'all-out war'

Oil militants in Nigeria call for an 'all-out war' against the government, accusing military planes of bombing a village.

 

Pakistani Authorities Say 700 Militants Killed

Pakistani planes bombed suspected militant positions in a stronghold close to the capital Monday, pressing ahead with a fierce offensive the government claimed had killed 700 insurgents and had the Taliban on the run.

 

Pakistan scraps Taliban peace deal, source says

The Pakistani government plans to scrap a tenuous peace deal with Taliban militants and launch an even more aggressive operation against them in northwestern Pakistan, a Pakistani military official said today.

 

Pakistan launches new offensive on militants

The Pakistani army says it has launched a new offensive against militants in a northwest district that neighbors the beleaguered Swat Valley and Afghanistan.

 

US Questions Pakistan's Will to Stop Taliban

US Questions Pakistan's Will to Stop Taliban

As the Taliban tightened their hold over newly won territory, Pakistani politicians and American officials on Thursday sharply questioned the government’s willingness to deal with the insurgents and the Pakistani military’s decision to remain on the sidelines.

 

Iraq Suicide Bombers Kill up to 69

Two separate suicide bombings killed up to 69 people in Iraq, while the suspected leader of an al Qaeda-linked militant network was captured by Iraqi forces.

 

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