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12 militants killed in US drone strikes in Pak tribal belt

Over 20 militants, a majority of them members of a Taliban faction led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur, have died in four earlier drone strikes in North Waziristan since August 18.

Ten militants were killed in two drone strikes in NorthWaziristan on August 19.

Most of the attacks were carried out in Shawal area.

The region is dominated by Hafiz Gul Bahadur's fighters, whooften target US and other foreign troops in Afghanistan.

The US has been pushing Pakistan to act against Taliban andal-Qaeda elements in North Waziristan.

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta recently claimed thatPakistan was preparing an operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan.

However, Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani hassaid his forces will undertake an operation in North Waziristan "at atimeframe of our choosing and determined only by our political and militaryrequirements."

No operation will be launched due to "outsidepressure," he said.

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UNSG to attend NAM summit in Tehran despite US objections

Moves by the US and Israel to isolate Iran suffered a set-back when UN chief Ban Ki-moon announced that he would join representatives from 120 nations in Tehran next week at a summit of Non-Aligned countries.

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Published Aug 23, 2012, 3:05 PM IST
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Ban's decision to attend the meeting, announced by hisspokesman Martin Nesirky yesterday, came despite strong objections raised byAmerican and Israelis including a phone call to UN chief by Israeli PrimeMinister Benjamin Netanyahu.Israelis have warned that the Iranian leaders will exploitthe conference to create an impression of legitimacy for their policies. The UShas also given a call to nations to stay away from the event scheduled forlater this month.Among top level…

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