Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan:
Pakistani intelligence officials say suspected US drone-fired missiles have hit a house in the country's northwest, killing two militants.
Two intelligence officials say the missiles in the South Waziristan tribal region hit a house in Azam Warsak village early on Thursday.
They say the house was occupied by Arab militants affiliated with al Qaeda. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to media.
South Waziristan is considered as a sanctuary for local and al Qaeda-linked insurgents. The Pakistani army has carried out a massive operation there but militants still have hideouts in some pockets.
US drone strikes are widely unpopular in Pakistan and are seen as a violation of national sovereignty. Washington has long used them to target militants in areas inaccessible to Pakistan's army.