'German militants' killed in missile strike

Five German militants are believed to have been killed in an American missile strike close to the Afghan border, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

The officials said the missiles hit a house in the town of Mir Ali in the North Waziristan region.

Two said the victims were believed to be German citizens in the region for terrorist training.

A third said they were believed to be foreigners, but gave no details.

Killing so many Western militants in a single strike would be unusual.

US officials rarely confirm the identities of those who are being targeted by the CIA-led missile campaign.