2013-10-10

No peace talks until all terms are met, Taleban tell Pakistan - Arab News

No peace talks until all terms are met, Taleban tell Pakistan - Arab News


The Nation

! No peace talks until all terms are met, Taleban tell Pakistan
Arab News
Carefully, Shahidullah Shahid laid out the conditions for peace talks with the Pakistani government: Release all Taleban prisoners, withdraw the army from the tribal areas where the Taleban are entrenched, and stop US drone strikes. The Pakistani ...
Taleban anger over commander's house arrestKhaleej Times
Taleban militants mock US over government shutdownStraits Times

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Malala calls for talks with Taleban - Arab News

Malala calls for talks with Taleban - Arab News


Straits Times

Malala calls for talks with Taleban
Arab News
LONDON: Malala Yousufzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taleban last year for campaigning for girls' education, said Monday she hoped to become a politician to "change the future of my country." The 16-year-old, whose continued fight for all ...
Pakistani Taleban vow to attack Malala againStraits Times

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Malala earns awards by 'working against Islam': Taleban - Straits Times

Malala earns awards by 'working against Islam': Taleban - Straits Times


CBC.ca

Malala earns awards by 'working against Islam': Taleban
Straits Times
MIRANSHAH (AFP) - The Pakistani Taleban on Thursday said teenage activist Malala Yousafzai had done "nothing" to deserve a prestigious EU rights award and vowed to try again to kill her. The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov human rights ...
Malala: An icon of peace - 2Arab News
Malala facing! life in exile as terror grips schoolsScotsman
I don't deserve Nobel yet, says MalalaKhaleej Times

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Pakistani Taleban chief says still open to 'serious talks' - Straits Times

Pakistani Taleban chief says still open to 'serious talks' - Straits Times


Pakistani Taleban chief says still open to 'serious talks'
Straits Times
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistani Taleban leader Hakimullah Mehsud on Wednesday said he was still open to peace talks, but that the government has not taken any serious steps to start a dialogue. Mehsud, wh! o has a US$5 million (S$6 million) US ...

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Policewomen fear Taleban will kill them - The Times (subscription)

Policewomen fear Taleban will kill them - The Times (subscription)


The Times (subscription)

Policewo! men fear Taleban will kill them
The Times (subscription)
Angered over the recent killings of three of their colleagues, and fearing that they are going to be murdered one by one, the entire contingent of women police in Helmand province is set to resign. They say that their job has become too risky and that ...

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Afghan Taleban say Pakistan still holds ex-No 2 in jail - Khaleej Times

Afghan Taleban say Pakistan still holds ex-No 2 in jail - Khaleej Times


Afghan Taleban say Pakistan still holds ex-No 2 in jail
Khaleej Times
The Afghan Taleban said on Wednesday that Pakistan has not freed their former second-in-command, Mullah Baradar, as promised and that his health is deteriorating in prison! . Baradar is seen by many in Afghanistan as the key to restarting peace talks ...

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Talks with Taleban - Arab News

Talks with Taleban - Arab News


Talks with Taleban
Arab News
The Pakistan government should reconsider its proposal of peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taleban Pakistan. First of all, it is a banned outfit. Any negotiations will only help them transform into a political reality. Secondly, they do not appear to be ...

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No talks with Taleban - Arab News

No talks with Taleban - Arab News


No talks with Taleban
Arab News
Soon after assuming office, Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif started efforts to tackle the menace of terrorism. Instead of ordering a strong military action against the Taleban, Sharif opted for having dialogue with them so as to give peace a chance.

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Taliban mocks US government shutdown - USA TODAY

Taliban mocks US government shutdown - USA TODAY


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Taliban mocks US government shutdown
USA TODAY
Even the Taliban is mocking the federal government shutdown. The terrorist group that is fighting U.S. troops to return to power in Afghanistan accused politicians of "sucking the blood of their own people," reported Agence France-Presse and Al-Arabiya ...
US Shutdown mocked by the TalibanUPI.com (blog)
Topsy-Turvy World: The Truth In The Taliban'! s Mockery Of Government ShutdownPersonal Liberty Digest
Taliban mock US over government shutdownThe Nation

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Pakistan girl wins Sakharov prize, nominee for Nobel - USA TODAY

Pakistan girl wins Sakharov prize, nominee for Nobel - USA TODAY


Times of India

Pakistan girl wins Sakharov prize, nominee for Nobel
USA TODAY
It was early 2009 and the Taliban was in control of the villages of the Swat Valley. The Islamist group had banned all types of entertainment, including television, radio and music and forbidden local women from going shopping and girls from attending ...
Malala's light counters the Taliban's darknessWashington Post
Pakistani girl shot by Taliban for promoting girls' education to speak in NYCFox News
Pakistani teenager, shot by Taliban, wins EU human rights prizeChicago Tribune
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Pakistan Taliban head Hakimullah Mehsud 'open to talks' - BBC News

Pakistan Taliban head Hakimullah Mehsud 'open to talks' - BBC News


BBC News

Pakistan Taliban head Hakimullah Mehsud 'open to talks'
BBC News
Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud has told the BBC he is open to "serious talks" with the government but says he has not yet been approached. In a rare interview, he denied carrying out recent deadly attacks in public places but said he would ...
Pakistani Taliban Leader Talks Peace and Frolics on CameraNew York Times (blog)
Pakistani Taliban chief says still open to '! serious talks'Times of India
Taliban leader invites Pakistan government to 'serious talks'The Guardian
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Pakistan's Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud on 'serious talks' - BBC News

Pakistan's Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud on 'serious talks' - BBC News


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Taliban and Pakistan Argue Over Fate of Islamist Detainee - New York Times

Taliban and Pakistan Argue Over Fate of Islamist Detainee - New York Times


Wall Street Journal

Taliban and Pakistan Argue Over Fate of Islamist Detainee
New York Times
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Wednesday publicly disputed claims that the Pakistani government had released a senior militant detainee, drawing a firm rebuttal from the government and plunging efforts to start peace talks in Afghanistan into new ...
Is Afghan Taliban leader released by Pakistan a free man?CBS News
Afghan Taliban Deny Claims of Ex-Leader's ReleaseWall Street Journal
TTP denies Fazlullah killed in clash with Afghan Taliban: reportDAWN.com
Al-Arabiya -Reuters -Voice of America
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Taliban talks: Group to speak with Pakistani government - BBC News

Taliban talks: Group to speak with Pakistani government - BBC News


BBC News

Taliban talks: Group to speak with Pakistani governmentBBC News
The leader of the Taliban in Pakistan says he is now prepared to engage in peace talks with the Pakistani government. In a rare interview, Hakimullah Mehsud told the BBC that he would continue to target America and its allies. His comments come just ...

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Taliban leader 'appears confident and triumphal' - BBC News

Taliban leader 'appears confident and triumphal' - BBC News


BBC News

Taliban leader 'appears confident and triumphal'
BBC News
Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud appears "confident" and "triumphal" in an interview with the BBC, according to a Pakistani analyst and author. Ahmed Rashid, who has written about the Taliban, said Mr Mehsud seemed to imply he was speaking ...

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Malala Yousafzai turns the other cheek to the Taliban - CNN International

Malala Yousafzai turns the other cheek to the Taliban - CNN International


Malala Yousafzai turns the other cheek to the Taliban
CNN International
(CNN) -- Malala Yousafzai stared death in the face a year ago when a Taliban gunman shot her in the head. The militants still want to kill her, but she has learned to turn the other cheek, she said. The Pakistani Taliban issued a new death thr! eat this ...

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Malala's autobiography published on anniversary of Taliban shooting - euronews

Malala's autobiography published on anniversary of Taliban shooting - euronews


Washington Post

Malala's autobiography published on anniversary of Taliban shooting
euronews
A year after she was was shot in the head by the Taliban for daring to suggest girls should go to school, the story of Malala's life is hitting the shops. It comes as the Taliban have re-issued a death threat against her, saying they would be proud to ...
Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban Says Militants Only Helped Amplify Her MessageNew York Times (blog)
Taliban: We still want to kill MalalaNBCNews.com (blog)
Taliban renews threat against Pakistani teen Malala Yousafzai as Nobel ...Washington Post
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Why the Taliban won't succeed in Afghanistan now - DAWN.com

Why the Taliban won't succeed in Afghanistan now - DAWN.com


DAWN.com

Why the Taliban wo! n't succeed in Afghanistan now
DAWN.com
The Taliban rose to power in mid-1990s and were ousted when the US and its allies launched military operations in Afghanistan on 7 October 2001, starting what is termed as 'War on Terror'. The Taliban, however, have managed to loom large as a specter ...

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2013-10-03

Taleban demand US drones must stop before peace talks - Arab News

Taleban demand US drones must stop before peace talks - Arab News


Taleban demand US drones must stop before peace talks
Arab News
MIRANSHAH, Pakistan: The Pakistani Taleban on Wednesday insisted US drone strikes in the country's northwest must stop before they will consider peace talks with the government. The main Pakistani political parties last month backed a government ...

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Taleban Abductions on Afghanistan's Road South - Institute for War and Peace Reporting

Taleban Abductions on Afghanistan's Road South - Institute for War and Peace Reporting


Taleban Abductions on Afghanistan's Road South
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
"Even a year ago, carrying passengers early in the morning or late at night wasn't a problem, but now this road is so unsafe that in some places, the Taleban come along, get people out of their cars and take them away in broad daylight," he said ...

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A Taleban silver lining - Khaleej Times

A Taleban silver lining - Khaleej Times


A Taleban silver lining
Khaleej Times
This is a good beginning, taking into account the more than a dozen blasts and suicide attacks the Taleban have carried out even after a formal invitation for talks was delivered to them last month. The government an! d the invisible hands, who are ...

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Taleban overrun, capture district headquarters in N. Afghanistan - Arab News

Taleban overrun, capture district headquarters in N. Afghanistan - Arab News


Taleban overrun, capture district headquarters in N. Afghanistan
Arab News
KABUL: Taleban fighters on Sunday overran a district headquarters in a remote and mountainous region of northern Afghanistan, their latest offensive in an insurgent campaign to regain territory as foreign troops withdraw from the country, according to ...

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US Marine generals sacked over Taleban 'Harry attack' - The Times (subscription)

US Marine generals sacked over Taleban 'Harry attack' - The Times (subscription)


The Times (subscription)

US Marine generals sacke! d over Taleban 'Harry attack'
The Times (subscription)
The US Marines have sacked two generals for negligence after Taleban fighters were able to to breach security at a British-run base in Afghanistan, killing two people and destroying fighter jets worth $200 million. The attack in September last year ...

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Pakistan reeling under 'Taleban Khan' shocker - Times of Oman

Pakistan reeling under 'Taleban Khan' shocker - Times of Oman


Pakistan reeling under 'Taleban Khan' shocker
Times of Oman
Last week, Imran — dubbed Taleban Khan for his mantra of engagement with the militia — called for the government to allow the Taleban to set up offices! So autistic (caustic for some) was the suggestion that the much decorated former cricket captain ...

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Afghan Anger as Taleban Get Out of Jail - Institute for War and Peace Reporting

Afghan Anger as Taleban Get Out of Jail - Institute for War and Peace Reporting


Afghan Anger as Taleban Get Out of Jail
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Politicians and analysts in Afghanistan have condemned a series of releases of Taleban prisoners, arguing that such moves have failed to bring the insurgents any closer to peace talks. In the latest release, 41 detainees, including three local Ta! leban ...

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Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, co-founder of the Afghan Taleban, has been freed ... - The Times (subscription)

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, co-founder of the Afghan Taleban, has been freed ... - The Times (subscription)


The Times (subscription)

Mullah A! bdul Ghani Baradar, co-founder of the Afghan Taleban, has been freed ...
The Times (subscription)
The United States and Afghanistan have long pressed Pakistan to free Baradar, a figure they believe could tempt moderate Taleban leaders to come to the negotiating table as US-led troops prepare to leave Afghanistan at the end of next year. Mullah ...

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Pakistan releases senior Taleban commander: Official - Straits Times

Pakistan releases senior Taleban commander: Official - Straits Times


The Nation

Pakistan releases senior Taleban commander: Official
Straits Times
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan on Saturday released its most senior Afghan Taleban detainee, Abdul Ghani Baradar, a senior official of the Interior Ministry told AFP, in a move Kabul hopes will encourage peace talks with the insurgents. "Yes Baradar has ...
Pakistan releases top Afghan Taleban prisonerKhaleej Times

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18 Afghan cops killed in Taleban ambush - Arab News

18 Afghan cops killed in Taleban ambush - Arab News


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18 Afghan cops killed in Taleban ambush
Arab News
KUNDUZ, Afghanistan: Taleban militants in northeast Afghanistan killed 18 police in an ambush, the government said Friday, as security forces struggle against the rebels with decreasing assistance from international troops. The police convoy was caught ...
18 Afghan policemen killed in ambushKhaleej Times

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Deadly Taliban attack on rival Pakistan group - Aljazeera.com

Deadly Taliban attack on rival Pakistan group - Aljazeera.com


Aljazeera.com

Deadly Taliban attack on rival Pakistan group
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A senior government official told the AFP news agency on Thursday that clashes erupted when Pakistani Taliban fighters attacked the house belonging to the commander of a pro-government group in Pakistan's Orakzai tribal district. A suicide bomber ...
15 dead in attack on leader of Pakistani anti-Taliban militiaReuters
Pakistani Taliban attack on enemy com! mander's compound kills 17CNN
Taliban Attack Kills 13 in PakistanVoice of America
India Today -Deutsche Welle
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Imran Khan open to army operations if Taliban talks fail - The Guardian

Imran Khan open to army operations if Taliban talks fail - The Guardian


The Guardian

Imran Khan ope! n to army operations if Taliban talks fail
The Guardian
Imran Khan will reluctantly support military operations against the Pakistani Taliban if in two months it is clear his highly controversial strategy of negotiating with militant groups has failed, the former cricketer has said for the first time. The ...
Pakistani Taliban welcome clerics' call for ceasefireDAWN.com
Pakistan Taliban say US drones must stop before peace! talksFox News
Govt makes first contact with TalibanThe Nation
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Deadly Taliban attack on US Afghan base could have been prevented, probe finds - Fox News

Deadly Taliban attack on US Afghan base could have been prevented, probe finds - Fox News


Deadly Taliban attack on US Afghan base could have been prevented, probe finds
Fox News
WASHINGTON – U.S. commanders at a base in Afghanistan where two Marines were killed in a surprise insurgent attack last year had no explicit warning but intelligence officers there had "consistent indicators" of Taliban interest in attacking, according ...

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