Drone Hits Taliban Compound In S. Waziristan

A U.S. drone fired missiles at a militant compound on Tuesday in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal agency, the Dawn (Pakistan) reports.

At least six militants were killed, including a possible Al-Qaida operative, said Pakistani intelligence officials.

The targeted house was known to be frequented by members of Al-Qaida, said the officials. One intelligence official told Reuters that an Al-Qaida man of foreign origin was among those killed.

The compound was reportedly being...