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U.S. Undeterred By Pakistani Anger Over Air Strike
January 17, 2006
Protestors in Pakistan demonstrate against the United States on 15 January (epa)
White House Spokesman Scott McClellan today declined to confirm the U.S. launched the strike on 13 January, but he affirmed that Pakistan remains a valued U.S. ally.
The strike has greatly angered many in Pakistan. Officials there say they cannot accept air strikes on their territory.
The strike was apparently aimed at Ayman al-Zawahri, Osama bin Laden's top lieutenant. Pakistani intelligence officials say Zawahri was not among those killed, but say that four foreign militants died in the attack.
(compiled from agency reports)