Deadly Missile Strike in Northwest Pakistan

Pakistani intelligence officials say at least eight people have been killed in a suspected U.S. missile strike in northwest Pakistan.

Officials say the attack occurred Monday in the South Waziristan tribal region near the border with Afghanistan.  Two vehicles were destroyed in the attacks, killing all eight people.  

The region is considered a stronghold of Taliban and al-Qaida militants.  There have been a series of missile strikes targeting alleged militants in northwest Pakistan in recent months. 

The strikes are widely believed to be from U.S. drones - unmanned, remote-controlled aircraft.  Washington has refused to confirm or deny responsibility.

Media reports say the United States has carried out about 30 air strikes in Pakistan this year.

The Pakistani government has publicly condemned the air strikes, saying they undermine Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts.