Don't abandon the women of Afghanistan, aid agencies warn Hague - The Independent

Reuters Don't abandon the women of Afghanistan , aid agencies warn Hague The Independent William Hague and his Nato colleagues are being warned that their efforts to extricate Western troops from Afghanistan threaten to "sell out" the women whose treatment was cited as one of the main evils of the Taliban. ... After decade of war, Afghans mull Taliban returnReuters It's a fant asy to think we are winning the war in AfghanistanTelegraph.co.uk Afghanistan marks 10 years since war startedAFP Zee News -The Associated Press< br />all 849 news articles »

Afghanistan is losing time for a peaceful solution – and the Taliban know it - The Guardian

The Guardian Afghanistan is losing time for a peaceful solution – and the Taliban know it The Guardian Ten years after they were hounded across the border into Pakistan and were ready to surrender, Taliban insurgents have regrouped to become a formidable force once more. Photograph: Véronique de Viguerie Ten years ago, as the first American bombs fell ... Taliban quagmire to tarnish NATO's image in Afghans' eyesXinhua After 10-Year War, Afghans Faces Uncertain FutureVoice of America Pakistan angered by Afghan allegations on RabbaniReuters CNN International -Economic Times all 1,799 news articles »

Harvesting Cease-Fire Offers Respite in Afghanistan - New York Times

New York Times Harvesting Cease-Fire Offers Respite in Afghanistan New York Times An Afghan soldier at an observation post on a mountaintop overlooking a small valley that is controlled by the Haqqani network and the Taliban, in northern Paktika Province. By CJ CHIVERS OBSERVATION POST TWINS, Afghanistan — When an 82-millimeter ... and more »

News Article Taliban See Writing on the Wall, US Commander Says - Department of Defense

AsiaOne News Article Taliban See Writing on the Wall, US Commander Says Department of Defense Noting a Taliban commander's recent offer to surrender 30 to 300 fighters, Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan Jr., commander of Regional Command Southwest, said insurgents "see the writing on the wall." "He understands that we're making progress," ... Two killed in Taliban bus shooting: local officialAsiaOne 'In the provinces a woman has to stay at home. The insecurity makes her a ...The Independent 1 civilian killed, 16 injured as insurgents attack bus in S. AfghanistanXinhua Press TV all 13 news articles »

The Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus - BBC News

NDTV.com The Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus BBC News Kabul's writ has never run strong in the remote southern plains of Helmand province which is why it emerged as the most significant Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan immediately after the US-led invasion of 2001. Further south, across the border in ... Experts say Pakistan must revisit its foreign policyPakistan Daily Times Obama Sharpens Pressure on PakistanWall Street Journal < a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEr9jvjyF9U8p5PMxsYboW_7eS9lA&url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/268539/conference-leave-afghanistan-alone-says-scholars/">Conference: Leave Afghanistan alone, says scholarsThe Express Tribune The Associated Press -Philadelphia Inquirer all 304 news articles »

A marine's journey to hell and back again - BBC News

BBC News A marine's journey to hell and back again BBC News In July 2009 , hundreds of US marines from the 8th Regiment's 2nd Battalion landed deep behind hostile lines in southern Afghanistan at the start of a major assault against the Taliban. Within hours they were surrounded and attacked from all sides. ... Hell and Back AgainFilmcritic.com all 7 news articles »

Top Taliban commander killed in US drone attack in Pak - The Hindu

Top Taliban commander killed in US drone attack in Pak The Hindu Top Taliban commander Halimullah has been killed along with three other militants in a US drone strike in South Waziristan tribal region in Pakistan. Halimullah was an important leader of Taliban faction led by Maulvi Nazeer and his death is a "huge ... and more »

Pakistan comics deflect Taliban with ridicule - AFP

AFP Pakistan comics deflect Taliban with ridicule AFP KARACHI — Bombs and burqas may be no joke, but stand-up comics in Pakistan defy death threats to poke fun at Taliban militants with an irreverent humour popular among an increasingly frustrated middle class. With national newspapers and television ... Pak sacrifices saved US: Abdullah HaroonInternational News Network all 13 news articles »

Malakand Taliban offer conditional talks to govt - The News International

Malakand Taliban offer conditional talks to govt The News International The Taliban spokesman, however, added that they would not hold any peace talks with the Awami National Party-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, saying that the ANP government has lost its credibility during previous rounds of peace negotiations wit h ... and more »

ISI arranged `talks between US officials and Haqqanis` - DAWN.com

BBC News ISI arranged `talks between US officials and Haqqanis` < b>DAWN.com By Our Correspondent | From the Newspaper Jalaluddin Haqqani (R), the Taliban's Minister for Tribal Affairs, points to a map of Afghanistan while his son Naziruddin (L) looks on, during a visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, in this October 19, ... Pakistan Taliban play down talksBBC News US Secretly Met Afghan MilitantsWall Street Journal Taliban come forward for PakistanPakistan Observer New York Times -The Express Tribune all 555 news articles »

Taliban come forward for Pakistan - Pakistan Observer

The Express Tribune Taliban come forward for Pakistan Pakistan Observer BANNED outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) welcomed statement of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday regarding talks with militants. According to its leader Maulvi Faqir, the group believes in peace and is ready for direct talks with the ... Talking to the TalibanThe Express Tribune Haqqani network pushing TTP to make peace with PakistanThe News International Development before departurePakistanToday.com.pk Rediff -Times of India -Hindustan Times all 146 news articles »

Secret of the Taliban's success - BBC News

BBC News Secret of the Taliban's success BBC News Ten years ago, Taliban fighters in their thousands abandoned power, fled their military posts and melted away into the countryside, allowing Western-led forces to capture Afghanistan without a fight. ... US retooling strategy to aid Afghan exitAFP The dreams of Afghan women can't die nowThe Guardian (blog) As U.S. marks war milestone, Taliban may be lying lowKansas City Star San Francisco Chronicle all 331 news articles »

US troops take Taliban villages by surprise - Norwich Bulletin

Press TV US troops take Taliban villages by surprise Norwich Bulletin Scott Pelley reports from Afghanistan, where troops from the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team are carrying America's counter insurgency strategy through the Taliban heartland village by village, often at night. Apple announced the iPhone4S, ... US forces fight their way into new territoryCBS News all 21 news articles »

Taliban Using Modern Means to Add to Sway - New York Times

New York Times Taliban Using Modern Means to Add to Sway New York Times In many areas, the Taliban are making it impossible at night. By ALISSA J. RUBIN LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan — Punctually, at 8 o'clock every evening, the cellphone signals disappear in this provincial capital. Under pressure from the Taliban, ... ICRC says access to medical care in parts of Afghanistan has reached ...Washington Post Australian defence minister Stephen Smith has welcomed Hamid Karzai's strong ...The Australian Smith welcomes Afghan Pakistan talksSydney Morning Herald gulfnews.com all 2,433 news articles »

Afghanistan: ten years of reportage - The Independent

BBC News Afghanistan: ten years of reportage The Independent Donald Rumsfeld, the Defence Secretary in Washington, was arguing that the job was done with the fall of the Taliban; America was not into nation-building and the troops on the ground would be thinned out. The customers at the Mustafa Bar, ... Afghanistan, India sign security accordDAWN.com Karzai to Hold Afghanistan-India Talks That May Increase Pakistan Tensions Bloomberg Karzai strengthens ties with IndiaFinancial Times Daily Pioneer -USA Today all 428 news articles » No let up in power riots - Pakistan Daily Times No let up in power riots Pakistan Daily Times Parts of Pakistan face power cuts of up to 18 hours per day, undermining the country's weak economy and increasing hardship for citizens already facing a rampant Taliban insurgency. Anger periodically boils over into violent protests. ... and more » 'German Taliban Mujahideen' leader thought killed in US airstrike - Long War Journal SITE Intelligence Group (subscription) 'German Ta liban Mujahideen' leader thought killed in US airstrike Long War Journal The leader of a terrorist group known as the German Taliban Mujahideen is rumored to have been killed in a US airstrike in the Afghan-Pakistan border region. Gazavat Media, a jihadist propaganda website that caters to ... German Taliban Mujahideen Leader Reportedly KilledSITE Intelligence Group (subscription) all 2 news articles » UK forces' attacks on Afghan civilians investigated by military police - The Guardian The Guardian UK forces' attacks on Afghan civilia ns investigated by military police The Guardian British forces had suspected that a group of Taliban insurgents was planting homemade bombs and firing at their base. The Ministry of Defence disclosed that the Royal Military police (RMP) had launched 99 investigations into "incidents in which Afghan ... 99 Afghan casualty incidents probedThe Press Association Extent of Afghan civilian toll at hands of British revealedAFP all 198 news articles » Gunmen Kill 12 Shiites in Pakistan - Wall Street Journal CBC.ca Gunmen Kill 12 Shiites in Pakistan Wall Street Journal Sunni militants with links to al Qaeda and the Taliban have carried out scores of bombings and shootings across the country against minority Shiites in recent years, but this summer has been especially bloody in Baluchistan province, with at least four ... Extremists shoot dead 13 Shia on busThe Independent Gunmen attack Shiite Muslims in Pakistan, kill 12Times of India Targeting HazarasDAWN.com all 546 news articles » Pakistan Taliban play down talks - BBC News BBC News Pakistan Taliban play down talks BBC News A senior Pakistan Taliban leader says talks with the government in Islamabad cannot succeed until after US forces withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014. Maulvi Fakir Mohammed spoke to the BBC's Urdu service by telephone, ... De-radicalizing The Pakistani TalibanHuffington Post (blog) Crux of the crisisThe News International all 4 news articles » 2011-10-03 Pride of Britain Awards 2011: Special Recognition for Acting Sergeant ... - Mirror.co.uk Mirror.co.uk Pride of Britain Awards 2011: Special Recognition for Acting Sergeant ... Mirror.co.uk But even in an environment where courage is the norm, this 31-year-old's actions in fighting the Taliban are truly outstanding. Dipprasad single-handedly took on dozens of Taliban insurgents when they launched an attack on his base, saving the lives of ... 10 Years of Afghan War: How the Taliban Go On - Newsweek Newsweek 10 Years of Afghan War: How the Taliban Go On Newsweek The past three years have been particularly tough, the Taliban subcommander says. He tells of being held prisoner by the Americans at Bagram Airfield from early 2009 to August 2010, and then enduring an even grimmer month and a half at an interrogation ... Can the spread of women's rights ever be accompanied by war?The Guardian all 4 news articles » Haqqani network denies killing Afghan envoy Rabbani - BBC News euronews Haqqani network denies killing Afghan envoy Rabbani BBC News Siraj Haqqani said "the game which is being played by the West... is close to an end" A key leader of the Afghan militant group, the Haqqani network, has told the BBC it was not responsible for killing Burhanuddin Rabbani, the man overseeing Taliban ... Taliban-linked group chief capturedeuronews Americans Raid Byways of Haqqani Insurgents in AfghanistanNew York Times Senior Haqqani figure is capturedTelegraph.co.uk Sydney Morning Herald -Long War Journal -Irish Independent all 27 news articles » RAW-funded Taliban making new outfit in Karachi - The Nation, Pakistan RAW-funded Taliban making new outfit in Karachi The Nation, Pakistan Sources privy to the development confided to TheNation on Sunday that the "intelligence agencies have warned the authorities concerned that an outfit of Taliban, funded by Indian spy agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), ... No good or bad Taliban, ready for talks with all: PM - The News International Islamic Republic News Agency No good or bad Taliban, ready for talks with all: PM The News International LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said a reconciliation process with the Taliban was ongoing in Afghanistan, adding that "they are just Taliban, without any debate on whether they are good or bad." While talking to a select group of ... Govt committed to making peace with Taliban: GilaniPakistan Daily Times Pakistani PM hints at Taliban talksIslamic Republic News Agency Making it explicit: We will talk to the Haqqani network, says PMThe Express Tribune The Nation, Pakistan -Middle East North Africa Financial Network all 57 news articles » 2011-10-02 Afghanistan Halts Taliban Peace Initiative - Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal Afghanistan Halts Taliban Peace Initiative Wall Street Journal KABUL—Afghan President Hamid Karzai has decided to suspend efforts to begin direct talks with the Taliban, turning his attention to cutting a deal with Pakistan, officials said, as Kabul alleged on Sunday that the ... 'Threat' to Afghan women's rightsBBC News Taliban non-committal on supporting Pakistan if US attacksThe Nation, Pakistan Karzai reviews Taliban peace strategySydney Morning Herald AFP all 1,245 news articles » BAAGHI: Resisting the Taliban menace — II —Marvi Sirmed - Pakistan Daily Times The Hindu BAAGHI: Resisting the Taliban menace — II —Marvi Sirmed Pakistan Daily Times After Pakistan's declaration in an All-Parties Conference (APC) to cool down the emotions against the US but not to act against the Taliban in North Waziristan, the week ended with Afghan President Karzai's abandonment of dialogue with the Taliban and ... 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