Pakistani Taliban Picks New Leader

The Pakistani Taliban chose Khan Said on Saturday as its new leader, in an attempt to fill a power vacuum after the previous chief, Hakimullah Mehsud, was killed Friday in a U.S. drone strike, according to the militant movement's commanders.



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