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Pakistan: U.S. Pressure and the al-Libi Strike

Jan 31, 2008 | 23:20 GMT

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Summary

A jihadist Web site has confirmed the death of senior al Qaeda leader Abu Laith al-Libi, who was killed in a missile strike most likely carried out by the United States with assistance from Pakistan's main intelligence agency. The United States is likely to press Pakistan for similar operations in the future.

A jihadist Web site has confirmed the death of senior al Qaeda leader Abu Laith al-Libi, who was killed in a missile strike most likely carried out by the United States with assistance from Pakistan's main intelligence agency....

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