US drone 'kills top Taliban target'

A suspected US drone strike has killed the number two commander of the Pakistani Taliban, according to intelligence sources.

A suspected US drone strike has killed the number two commander of the Pakistani Taliban, according to intelligence sources.

If confirmed, the death of Waliur Rehman would be a strong blow to the militant group. Sources said the strike, in the country’s tribal areas, killed a total of four people.

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