Pakistan army says airstrikes kill 30 militants

By Associated Press
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - Added 353d 4h ago

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PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Pakistani airstrikes and a suspected suicide attack left 34 dead near the Afghan border on Wednesday, security forces said, as the U.S. urged broader action against militants after the Mumbai terror attacks.

Airstrikes in two areas of the Mohmand border region killed 30 suspected militants, a military statement said. It said the strikes were "highly successful" but provided no further details, including whether any civilians were hurt.

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