Taliban replace killed leader
The Pakistani Taliban has promoted its number two commander to replace leader Hakimullah Mehsud who was killed in a US drone strike. The Pakistan Taliban has vowed revenge on the US for the attack.
Pakistan Taliban vow revenge on the United States
The Pakistan Taliban have vowed revenge on America after their leader Hakimullah Mehsud was killed in a drone strike yesterday.
Spokesman Azam Tariq said:
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