Bamiyan Buddha may be restored - Independent

Daily Mail Bamiyan Buddha may be restored Independent AP German scientists have said it may be possible to reconstruct the smaller of two giant 1500-year-old Bamiyan Buddha statues blown up by the Taliban in Afghanistan 10 years ago, which prompted a worldwide outcry. Researchers have concluded the 38m ... Reconstructing Afghanistan's bombed Buddhas of BamiyanWired.co.uk Researchers Say They Can Restore 1 o f Destroyed Bamiyan BuddhasAOL News Scientists: Reconstructing Afghan Buddha possibleWashington Post Science AAAS -UPI.com -Times of India all 172 news articles »

Girls' college attacked in Mardan, over 30 wounded - Daily Times

The Express Tribune Girls' college attacked in Mardan, over 30 wounded Daily Times PESHAWAR: Taliban gunmen, on Tuesday, attacked a girls' college in Mardan district, wounding over 30 students, as per the accounts of police and eyewitnesses. "In addition to firing, the attackers also threw two hand grenades into the college," a ... Grenade attack at women's college in Pakistan injures 17 studentsMonsters and Critics.com Girls college attacked in northwest Pak, 19 injuredIndian Express Militants throw grenades in girl's schoolCNN International MSN India -Khaleej Times all 38 news articles »

Taliban shoot dead 4 'US spies' in North Waziristan - Daily Times

DAWN.com Taliban shoot dead 4 'US spies' in North Waziristan Daily Times MIRANSHAH: Taliban terrorists in Tribal Areas on Tuesday shot dead four local tribesmen they accused of spying for the United States, officials said. The bullet-riddled bodies were dumped on a roadside in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan ... Taliban shoot dead four Pakistani tribesman for spyingHindustan Times Taliban shoot dead four tribesmen in North WaziristanDAWN.com US looks to Mexico to tighten Afghan borderReuters Sify -Long War Journal -The Express Tribune all 48 news articles »

Canadian man missing, believed kidnapped, in Afghanistan - Montreal Gazette

CTV.ca Canadian man missing, believed kidnapped, in Afghanistan Montreal Gazette The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Sunday that Colin Rutherford, reportedly from Toronto, is missing in eastern Afghanistan, with reports suggesting he has been kidnapped by the Taliban. OTTAWA — The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed ... Taliban claim to have Canadian 'secret agent'National Post Missing for monthsThe Province Taliban claim to have captured CanadianCBC.ca Toronto Star -Herald Sun -Washington Post all 341 news articles »

US forces to target Taliban returning to Kandahar - WHNT

Student Operated Press US forces to target Taliban returning to Kandahar WHNT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Beefed up US security in southern Afghanistan will make it difficult for the Taliban to reintroduce forces into their Kandahar stronghold when the spring fighting season begins, a top general said on Tuesday. ... Afghan, coalition forces target Taliban leader in KandaharDVIDS Forces Detain Militants, Find WeaponsDepartment of Defense all 13 news articles »

Researchers Say They Can Restore 1 of Destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas - AOL News

Fox News Researchers Say They Can Restore 1 of Destroyed Bamiyan Bu ddhas AOL News Researchers in Germany said today they believe it may be possible to reconstruct the smaller of the two 1500-year-old Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban before the US-led invasion of Afghanistan. Rebuilding the statue, however, ... Reconstructing Afghanistan's bombed Buddhas of BamiyanWired.co.uk A Proposal to Reconstruct a Destroyed Afghan Budd haNew York Times (blog) Scientists: Reconstructing Afghan Buddha possibleWashington Post Science AAAS -UPI.com -Times of India all 168 news articles »

Tribal peace deal in Afghanistan on shaky ground - The Associated Press

Kansas City Star Tribal peace deal in Afghanistan on shaky ground The Associated Press SANGIN, Afghanistan (AP) — US Marines battling the Taliban in this insurgent stronghold in southern Afghanistan are increasingly dubious about prospects for a high-profile peace deal struck two months ago between the government and the area's largest ... In rural Afghan village, local security takes rootWashington Post all 129 news articles »

Soldier's pride at mountain climb - Carluke Gazette

Soldier's pride at mountain climb Carluke Gazette A soldier from the West Midlands who was blinded by a Taliban bomb in Afghanistan has spoken of his pride at scaling Africa's highest mountain as part of his battle to raise £8000 for charity. Rifleman Paul Jacobs, who was awarded the George Medal for ... and more »

In rural Afghan village, local security takes root - Washington Post

Kansas City Star In rural Afghan village, local security takes root Washington Post MARJA, AFGHANISTAN - Surrounded by quiet tribesmen with AK-47s slung over their shoulders, Haji Asaf said he expects the Taliban will kill him if given the chance. The village elder works with the Marines, who pay his force of more than 60 ... Tribal peace deal in Afghanistan on shaky groundThe Associated Press all 127 news articles »

Hamid Karzai visit: is a peace settlement possible? - Telegraph.co.uk

The Guardian Hamid Karzai visit: is a peace settlement possible? Telegraph.co.uk Publicly the Taliban have rejected any negotiations until foreign forces have left the country and say reports of contact with the government are lies designed to split the insurgency. ... Cameron pledges Afghan friendshipBBC News Karzai in Britain for talks, exhibition launchAFP Cameron says UK strategy 'on track' in AfghanistanThe Guardian The Press Association -Sk y News -Voice of America all 37 news articles »

Reconstructing Afghanistan's bombed Buddhas of Bamiyan - Wired.co.uk

Kansas City Star Reconstructing Afghanistan's bombed Buddhas of Bamiyan Wired.co.uk Ten years after the Taliban destroyed Afghanistan's famous Buddhas of Bamiyan, a German professor is claiming that at least one can be restored. In 2001, Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar passed an order to destroy the ancient ... A Proposal to Reconstruct a Destroyed Afghan BuddhaNew York Times (blog) Scientists: Reconstructing Afghan Buddha possibleWashington Post Bamiyan destruction anniversary markedUPI.com Times of India -UN News Centre -Sify all 161 news articles »

Taliban shoot dead four Pakistani tribesman for spying - Hindustan Times

DAWN.com Taliban shoot dead four Pakistani tribesman for s pying Hindustan Times PTI Taliban fighters shot dead four tribesmen they accused of spying for the US in the volatile North Waziristan region of northwest Pakistan, officials said today. The bodies of the tribesmen, who were shot several times, were found in Hamzoni area of ... Taliban shoot dead four tribesmen in North WaziristanDAWN.com Taliban kill four alleged s pies in PakistanSify Taliban execute 4 tribesmen 'spying for America' in North WaziristanLong War Journal The Express Tribune -RAWA News all 29 news articles »

Bay County solider killed in Afghanistan helped control Taliban movement - The Saginaw News - MLive.com

The Saginaw News - MLive.com Bay County solider killed in Afghanistan helpe d control Taliban movement The Saginaw News - MLive.com 27 in Afghanistan after an attack, worked critical traffic control point operations to restrict Taliban movement during his time in the Middle East. Gould, 25, of Frankenlust Township, died in the Ghazni province of wounds suffered when insurgents ... and more »

Taliban claim to have Canadian 'secret agent' - National Post

CTV.ca Taliban claim to have Canadian 'secret agent ' National Post A young Canadian traveller who reportedly visited one of the most perilous corners of Afghanistan to learn Pashto, the native tongue of the Taliban, has gone missing, with the insurgents claiming they have captured a Canadian "secret agent" by the same ... Canadian man missing, believed kidnapped, in AfghanistanMontreal Gazette Missing for monthsThe Province Taliban claim to have captured CanadianCBC.ca Toronto Star -BBC News -Washington Post all 371 news articles »

Looted Afghan treasures identified - Independent

The Guardian Looted Afghan treasures identified Independent Up to 80 per cent of the National Museum of Afghanistan's artefacts were destroyed or looted by the Taliban during the early Nineties. The twenty fragments of ivory, thought to be ornate furniture inlays dating back to the 1st Century, were recently ... Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World at The British MuseumThe Guardian Hidden treasureBBC News Looted Afghan treasures come to lightThis is London Fox News -ABC News all 103 news articles »

Cameron pledges Afghan friendship - BBC News

Sky News Cameron pledges Afghan friendship BBC News Speaking in Downing Street after meeting President Hamid Karzai, he urged the Taliban to change and make 2011 a "decisive year". Mr Karzai said Afghanistan would be a "partner but not a burden". The government has said it wants UK combat troops to ... Karzai in Britain for talks, exhibition launchAFP PM 'optimistic' on Afghan progressThe Press Association Karzai Thanks Britain For Afghan 'Sacrifices'Sky News 10 Downing Street -Voice of America -DeHavilland (press release) (subscription) all 27 news articles »

Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World at The British Museum - The Guardian

Kansas City Star Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World at The British MuseumThe Guardian Nearly lost during the years of civil war and later Taliban rule, these precious objects were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the National Museum of Afghanistan to save them from destruction. The surviving treasures date from 2000 BC to the ... Looted Afghan treasures identifiedIndependent Hidden treasureBBC News Looted Afghan treasures come to lightThis is London The Canadian Press all 133 news articles »

Kids play 'suicide bomber' game - The Sun

The Sun Kids play 'suicide bomber' game The Sun The chilling 84-second clip shows a child dressed up as a Taliban bomber hugging a group of children - acting as his family and friends - goodbye. The "bomber" - dressed in black and wearing a veil then walks slowly towards another group - who are kids ... Playing dead: The sickening video that shows children recreating suicide ...Daily Mail all 4 news articles »

US looks to Mexico to tighten Afghan border - Reuters

New York Times US looks to Mexico to tighten Afghan border Reuters SHARANA, Afghanistan (Reuters) - US commanders in Afghanistan are looking to their own country's heavily monitored border with Mexico as part of efforts to stem the flow of Taliban fighters crossing from Pakistan to wage a growing ... Six NATO troops killed in AfghanistanWashington Post US, Nato forces are making deals with TalibanThe News International Afghan, coalition forces target Taliban leader in KandaharDVIDS Press TV -Sify -Chann el 6 News Online all 602 news articles »

Grenade attack at women's college in Pakistan injures 17 students - Monsters and Critics.com

Grenade attack at women's college in Pakistan injures 17 students Monsters and Critics.com Islamabad - At least 17 students were injured Tuesday when suspected Taliban militants hurled two grenades at a women's college in north-western Pakistan, a governmen t official said. Two militants escaped after throwing the grenades at the students in ... Girls college attacked in northwest Pak, 19 injuredIndian Express Militants throw grenades in girl's schoolCNN International Girls college attacked in northwest Pakistan, 35 injuredMSN India Khaleej Times all 23 news articles »

Playing dead: The sickening video that shows children recreating suicide ... - Daily Mail

Daily Mail Playing dead: The sickening video that shows children recreating suicide ... Daily Mail By Daily Mail Reporter A shocking video has emerged from Pakistan depicting children role-playing a Taliban suicide bombing. The 84-second clip shows Pashtun children recreating a terrorist attack, with one boy dressed in black - the 'bomber' - being ... and more »

Taliban boasted of capturing Canadian - National Post

CTV.ca Taliban boasted of capturing Canadian National Post The Taliban in Afghanistan released their public communiqué about capturing a young Canadian man, who they claim is a spy, after attempts to negotiate his release with Canadian officials failed to bring a "positive" response to their demands, ... Tourist from Toronto captured by Taliban in AfghanistanToronto Star Taliban claim to have captured CanadianCBC.ca Kidnapped Canadian tourist Colin Rutherford missing for monthsHerald Sun Washington Post -Telegraph.co.uk all 334 news articles »

Taliban shoot dead four tribesmen in North Waziristan - DAWN.com

DAWN.com Taliban shoot dead four tribesmen in North Waziristan DAWN.com The bullet-riddled bodies were dumped on a roadside in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan tribal district and a known hub of Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked militants. – File Photo by Reuters MIRAMSHAH: Taliban militants in Pakistan's lawless ... Taliban kill four alleged spies in PakistanSify Taliban shoot dead four tribesmen: OfficialsThe Express Tribune Pakistan Taliban Refuse to Free Army Contractors Without RansomCRIENGLISH.com ShortNews.com -Pakistan Observer -Press TV all 23 news articles »

Hidden treasure - BBC News

Hidden treasure BBC News In 17 years of war after the 1989 Soviet withdrawal, and five years of Taliban rule, most of the Afghan national museum's riches were looted and some were deliberately destroyed. But the most valuable items survived, in a vault deep beneath the ... Looted Afghan treasures come to lightThis is London all 4 news articles »

Six NATO troops killed in Afghanistan - Washington Post

Boston Globe Six NATO troops killed in Afghanistan Washington Post Four came under attack in eastern Afghanistan, a region that has become increasingly volatile since the US military made a concerted effort last year to dislodge Taliban fighters from strongholds in the south. Provinces in the east are strategically ... US, Nato forces are making deals with TalibanThe News International Afghan, coalition forces target Taliban leader in KandaharDVIDS US military to work more closely with Pak forces against insurgents along ...Sify Long War Journal -AFP -Foreign Policy all 541 news articles »

Taliban shoot dead four tribesmen: Officials - The Express Tribune

ABNA.ir Taliban shoot dead four tribesmen: Officials The Express Tribune PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE MIRANSHAH: Taliban militants in Miranshah on Tuesday shot dead four local tribesmen they accused of spying for the United States, officials said. The bullet-riddled bodies were dumped on a roadside in Miranshah. ... CIA's Rayomd Davis a Taliban RecruiterShortNews.com Taliban militants demand ransom to free army Pak contractorsMSN India For peace & stability in AfghanistanPakistan Observer CRIENGLISH.com -Sify -Press TV all 28 news articles »

Afghan, coalition forces target Taliban leader in Kandahar - DVIDS

Malaysia Sun Afghan, coalition forces target Taliban leader in Kandahar DVIDS KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader detaining six suspected insurgents during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The Taliban leader operates in the district where he leads attacks ... Forces Detain Militants, Find Weapons in AfghanistanDepartment of Defense Bombs kill 10 Afghans at dog fightNEWS.com.au Dogfight ends in disaster in AfghanistanMalaysia Sun Opposing Views -Wall Street Journal all 43 news articles »