At least five Islamist militants have been killed in a missile attack by a suspected US drone in Pakistan.
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"Two drones were flying in the area. They fired three missiles," said a witness in the North Waziristan region, near the Afghan border.
It is the second such attack in the area in as many days.
A missile strike on Thursday by a suspected US drone killed four Islamist militants and wounded five others, Pakistani security officials and witnesses said.
As Pakistan prepares to elect a new president on Saturday, the Pentagon said the US would pursue its enemies.
"We are going to pursue terrorists wherever they operate, plan their operations, try to seek safe harbour," Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said.
Earlier this week, US commandos attacked an al-Qaeda target in Pakistan in an operation that could signal a more intense American bid to stop militant attacks in Afghanistan.
US officials are frustrated that Pakistan has not done enough to combat militants operating in the shared border area.
The Bush administration has not officially acknowledged any involvement in the attack on the South Waziristan village of Angor Adda on Wednesday that killed up to 20 people, including women and children.
Pentagon officials said the raid targeted suspected operatives and aimed to disrupt militant safe havens, which pose an escalating threat to coalition and Nato forces just across the border.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Hoy Is Out About Cash In
Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy has said he feels politicians have tried to "cash in" on his success in Beijing.
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Hoy became embroiled in a debate over the feasibility of a Scottish Olympic team shortly after becoming the first Briton in a century to win three gold medals at a single Games.
The 32-year-old, who was born in Edinburgh, said: "I was annoyed at getting drawn into a political debate when I'm an athlete. I ride a bike, I'm not a politician."
He added: "Politicians want to be involved so that they can get some sort of association with your success and benefit from the positive feeling in your country.
He added: "If there was a Scottish team in the Olympics, of course I'd want to be part of it, just like I am at the Commonwealth Games.
"But I felt the politicians were just trying to cash in on our success."
Hoy - whose exploits in Beijing made his a crucial voice in the debate - said his objection to a Scottish team was based on feasibility and not a lack of national pride.
He insisted the infrastructure in Scotland would require a major overhaul before the idea of a breakaway could be entertained.
"If the politicians are serious about it then great, but show us that you're serious," he said.
"I have to be very careful about what I say but I stand by what I said in terms of the call for a Scottish team to be entered into the Olympics. Before you even start thinking about that, you have to show commitment and put your money where your mouth is."
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Hoy became embroiled in a debate over the feasibility of a Scottish Olympic team shortly after becoming the first Briton in a century to win three gold medals at a single Games.
The 32-year-old, who was born in Edinburgh, said: "I was annoyed at getting drawn into a political debate when I'm an athlete. I ride a bike, I'm not a politician."
He added: "Politicians want to be involved so that they can get some sort of association with your success and benefit from the positive feeling in your country.
He added: "If there was a Scottish team in the Olympics, of course I'd want to be part of it, just like I am at the Commonwealth Games.
"But I felt the politicians were just trying to cash in on our success."
Hoy - whose exploits in Beijing made his a crucial voice in the debate - said his objection to a Scottish team was based on feasibility and not a lack of national pride.
He insisted the infrastructure in Scotland would require a major overhaul before the idea of a breakaway could be entertained.
"If the politicians are serious about it then great, but show us that you're serious," he said.
"I have to be very careful about what I say but I stand by what I said in terms of the call for a Scottish team to be entered into the Olympics. Before you even start thinking about that, you have to show commitment and put your money where your mouth is."
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