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Page last updated at 09:57 GMT, Friday, 7 August 2009 10:57 UK

Pakistani Taliban leader 'killed'

There are growing indications that Pakistan's most wanted man, Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, has been killed by a US missile.

US and Pakistan officials are waiting for "ground verification" before confirming the death.

Orla Guerin reports from Islamabad.

READ MORE: Taliban head Mehsud 'may be dead'

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