Taliban target more civilians to counter US surge - The Independent

The West Australian Taliban target mo re civilians to counter US surge The Independent Afghan civilians will be targeted by the Taliban over the coming months, with fighting set to escalate, in an attempt to counter US claims that security is improving in parts of the country. Research revealed that there ... ISAF Joint Command operational updateDVIDS Losses in Pakistani Haven Strain Afghan TalibanNew York Times Bush, Women and AfghanistanThe Seattle Times AFP -Registan.net all 68 news articles »

Bureaucrats tell 'worst wounded' soldier he cannot have full compensation - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk Bureaucrats tell 'worst wounded' soldier he cannot have full compensation Telegraph.co.uk SERGEANT Rick Clements suffered devastating injuries when he stepped on a Taliban bomb while leading a foot patrol in southern Afghanistan. He lost both legs, severely damaged an arm, ... and more »

US needs to speak to Taliban - GulfNews

US needs to speak to Taliban GulfNews The Taliban have been effective in thwarting the military might of the Nato, managing to secure support from a local population disillusioned by the intruders' recklessness in killing innocent civilians. There is only one possibility looming: the US ... < font size="-1">Afghan Youth Write Letter: "Please Stop Killing Us"Pacific Free Press all 2 news articles »

Muslim brides defy modesty for better or worse - Sydney Morning Herald

The Age Muslim brides defy modesty for better or worse Sydney Morning Herald Conservative members of President Hamid Karzai's government are pushing for far-reaching restrictions on weddings the likes of which have not been seen since the Taliban regime. Under a new law proposed by the Justice Ministry and soon to be considered ... Afghan Government's ban on revealing wedding outfits outrages public, HR activistsDailyIndia.com all 12 news articles »

Afghan protests furious over Quran burning - The Voice of Russia

Afghan protests furious over Quran burning The Voice of Russia have been joined by the Taliban. Ten people have been reported dead and 78 injured in clashes with the police. The Coalition rushes to the scene. On Friday, demonstrators attacked a UN office in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, killing 20 people, ... and more »

Japan's PM visits tsunami region...Taliban deny UN attack - 9&10 News

Japan's PM visits tsunami region...Taliban deny UN attack 9&10 News KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban is denying responsibility for an attack on aa UN compound in northern Afghanistan that left seven foreigners dead. The denial came in a text message to the AP from a Taliban spokesman. BAGHDAD (AP) — A militant ... and more »

Taliban attack NATO base in Kabul; Koran protests spread - Washington Post

USA Today Taliban attack NATO base in Kabul; K oran protests spread Washington Post KABUL-- Taliban fighters attacked the gate of a large NATO military base on the outskirts of Kabul on Saturday morning but failed to do serious damage or breach the compound walls, ... Taliban attack on NATO baseBritish Forces News Insurgents killed attacking NATO camp in KabulAFP Insurgents killed attacking NATO camp in Afghan capitalAustralia Network News Reuters AlertNet -Press TV -msnbc.com all 196 news articles »

Tactical NAV iPhone app used to help destroy Taliban fighting position - Appmodo

New York Times Tactical NAV iPhone app used to help destroy Taliban fighting position Appmodo Jonathan J. Springer, a battalion fire support officer with the 101st Airborne Division, has successfully been used in combat to help destroy a Taliban fighting position in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province near the Pakistan border. ... ISAF Joint Command operational updateDVIDS Losses in Pakistani Haven Strain Afghan TalibanNew York Times 6 US Soldiers Killed in Action in Afghanistan FirefightABC News AFP -TIME all 63 news articles »< /font>

Kandahar protest planned by the Taliban-governor's spokesman - Reuters AlertNet

CTV.ca Kandahar protest planned by the Taliban-governor's spokesman< /a> Reuters AlertNet KANADAHAR, Afghanistan, April 2 (Reuters) - Violent protests in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, denouncing the burning of a Koran by an obscure US Pastor, were planned by the Taliban, a spokesman for the provincial governor said on Saturday. ... Afghan mob kills seven UN staff, Taliban says it's not responsibleDeutsche Welle Quran burning pastor Terry Jones gives birth to new non-Taliban violence in ...International Business Times Taliban say they are not behind attack on UN that killed 7 foreigners in ...660 News New York Times -Washington Post -Aljazeera.net all 2,664 news articles »

ISAF Joint Command operational update - DVIDS

ISAF Joint Command operational update DVIDS KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed that an Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces partnered unit killed a known Taliban suicide attack network leader in Imam Sahib District, Kunduz province, ... Forces Kill, Detain Insurgents in Kunduz ProvinceDepartment of Defense all 10 news articles »

Taliban say they did not orchestrate UN attack - Forbes

Taliban say they did not orchestrate UN attack Forbes AP , 04.02.11, 03:44 AM EDT KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Taliban say they did not orchestrate Friday's attack on an UN compound in northern Afghanistan that left seven foreigners dead. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid sent a text message to The ...

Women aren't pet rocks - Washington Post

WTAM.com Women aren't pet rocks Washington Post Whether the topic is Libya's rebels or Afghanistan's "reconciliation" with the Taliban, the pivotal question is, or should be: What about the women? "Yes, well, the women. Too bad about the women. ... Former First Lady Laura Bush Continues to Fight for Afghan Women's RightsFox News Bush warns of fallout from early Afghanistan exitCNN (blog) The plight of young Afghan girlsDallas Morning News (blog) Press TV -NewsMax.com -Huffington Post all 26 news articles »

Women aren't pet rocks - Washington Post

Women aren't pet rocks Washington Post Whether the topic is Libya's rebels or Afghanistan's "reconciliation" with the Taliban, the pivotal question is, or should be: What about the women? "Yes, well, the women. Too bad about the women. ... and more »

Women aren't pet rocks - Washington Post

Women aren't pet rocks Washington Post Whether the topic is Libya's rebels or Afghanistan's "reconciliation" with the Taliban, the pivotal question is, or should be: What about the women? "Yes, well, the women. Too bad about the women. ... and more »

Women aren't pet rocks - Washington Post

Women aren't pet rocks Washington Post Whether the topic is Libya's rebels or Afghanistan's "reconciliation" with the Taliban, the pivotal question is, or should be: What about the women? "Yes, well, the women. Too bad about the women. ... and more »

Logar Taliban harass, threaten doctors - Central Asia Online

Logar Taliban harass, threaten doctors Central Asia Online LOGAR – The Taliban are threatening doctors in Logar Province, health officials told Pajhwok news agency March 31. Insurgents are threatening doctors in Baraki Barak, Sarkh and Kharwar districts and telling them to quit their jobs, Dr. Mohammad Zarif ...

Logar Taliban harass, threaten doctors - Central Asia Online

Logar Taliban harass, threaten doctors Central Asia Online LOGAR – The Taliban are threatening doctors in Logar Province, health officials told Pajhwok news agency March 31. Insurgents are threatening doctors in Baraki Barak, Sarkh and Kharwar districts and telling them to quit their jobs, Dr. Mohammad Zarif ...

Logar Taliban harass, threaten doctors - Central Asia Online

Logar Taliban harass, threaten doctors Central Asia Online LOGAR – The Taliban are threatening doctors in Logar Province, health officials told Pajhwok news agency March 31. Insurgents are threatening doctors in Baraki Barak, Sarkh and Kharwar districts and telling them to quit their jobs, Dr. Mohammad Zarif ...

Kathleen Parker: It's the women, stupid - Duluth News Tribune

Kathleen Parker: It's the women, stupid Duluth News Tribune Recent negotiations between the Karzai government and the Taliban, in which women's rights could be diluted, should have all of us worried. Parker is a columnist for the Washington Post. NEW YORK — Whether the topic is Libya's rebels or Afghanistan's ... and more »

Pakistan extends tenure of military intelligence chief - AFP

AFP Pakistan extends tenure of military intelligence chief AFP Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha, who was appointed chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) -- involved in combating Al-Qaeda and the Taliban -- in 2008, had been due to retire from service last month. "A one year extension has been given" to ... Pakistan extends spy chief's tenure for one yearReuters India all 5 news articles »

Taliban Losses In Pakistan Strain Afghanistan Insurgency - Huffington Post

Adnkronos International English Talib an Losses In Pakistan Strain Afghanistan Insurgency Huffington Post KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Afghan Taliban are showing signs of increasing strain after a number of killings, arrests and internal disputes that have reached them even in their haven in Pakistan, Afghan security officials and Afghans with contacts in the ... 6 US Soldiers Killed in Action in Afghanistan FirefightABC News Afghanistan: India's Uncertain RoadTIME Forces Kill, Detain Insurgents in Kunduz ProvinceDepartment of Defense Registan.net -Press TV -Midland Daily News all 31 news articles »

Taliban Losses In Pakistan Strain Afghanistan Insurgency - Huffington Post

Kansas City Star Taliban Losses In Pakistan Strain Afghanistan I nsurgency Huffington Post KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Afghan Taliban are showing signs of increasing strain after a number of killings, arrests and internal disputes that have reached them even in their haven in Pakistan, Afghan security officials and Afghans with contacts in the ... 6 US Soldiers Killed in Action in Afghanistan FirefightABC News Western aid lines Taliban pockets in AfghanistanAFP Afghanistan: India's Uncertain RoadTIME Department of Defense -Registan.net all 213 news articles »

Taliban Losses In Pakistan Strain Afghanistan Insurgency - Huffington Post

Kansas City Star Taliban Losses In Pakistan Strain Afghanistan I nsurgency Huffington Post KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Afghan Taliban are showing signs of increasing strain after a number of killings, arrests and internal disputes that have reached them even in their haven in Pakistan, Afghan security officials and Afghans with contacts in the ... 6 US Soldiers Killed in Action in Afghanistan FirefightABC News Western aid lines Taliban pockets in AfghanistanAFP Afghanistan: India's Uncertain RoadTIME Department of Defense -Registan.net all 213 news articles »

Iowa Guard members clear Taliban from insurgent stronghold - DesMoinesRegister.com

Iowa Guard members clear Taliban from insurgent stronghold DesMoinesRegister.com It reportedly contained a Taliban training area and the homes of several Taliban leaders. The fighting was less intense than expected, and no Iowa or Afghan soldiers were seriously injured. Most of the troops' misery was caused by harsh weather. ... and more »

Former First Lady Laura Bush Continues to Fight for Afghan Women's Rights - Fox News

MiamiHerald.com Former First Lady Laura Bush Continues to Fight for Afghan Women's Rights Fox News After September 11th, when the spotlight of the world turned to Afghanistan because the Taliban was giving Al Qaeda safe haven, many of the training camps the terrorist training camps for Al Qaeda were in Afghanistan. I think when that happened, ... Afghanistan's reasons for optimismWashington Post Bush: US Must Never Forget Afg han WomenNewsMax.com Arab Revolutions Inspire Afghan YouthNPR Politico (blog) -Huffington Post (blog) -Voice of America all 610 news articles »

Australian Defence forces capture two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan - DailyIndia.com

Australian Defence forces capture two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan DailyIndia.com Kabul, Apr.1: The Coalition Forces Headquarter in Afghanistan has stated that The Australian Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) and the Afghan police have captured two Taliban leaders in Oruzgan province. The Australian Defence Department did not ... and more »

I stopped a Taliban bullet....with my skull - Scottish Daily Record

I stopped a Taliban bullet....with my skull Scottish Daily Record A third soldier from the same Scots regiment survived being shot in the head in Afghanistan - and carried on fighting. Private Stephen Richardson needed 20 stitches in his head after a bullet was miraculously stopp ed from penetrating his brain by his ...

Pakistan Nato truck guards killed - BBC News

Losses in Pakistani Haven Strain Afghan Taliban - New York Times

Trend News Agency Pakistan Nato truck guards killed BBC News< /font> Taliban and al-Qaeda militants frequently launch attacks across the region to disrupt supply chains. In February, four people were killed in the region after militants set fire to 12 tankers carrying fuel for Nato troops in Afghanistan. Pro-Taliban militants kill three guards in northwest PakMSN India 3 guards killed at NATO terminal in NW PakistanThe Associated Press Three guards beheaded at NATO terminal in PakistanAFP USA Today -Trend News Agency all 169 news articles »

New York Times Losses in Pakistani Haven Strain Afghan Taliban New York Times Anja Niedringhaus/AP By CARLOTTA GALL KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan Taliban are showing signs of increasing strain after a number of killings, arrests and internal disputes that have reached them even in their haven in Pakistan, Afghan security ... Western aid lines Taliban pockets in AfghanistanAFP ISAF Joint Command morning operational updateDVIDS Signs of strain as Taliban gird for renewed fightingHonolulu Star-Advertiser Xinhua -Commentary -Reuters all 182 news articles »

JUI chief offered to mediate between US and Taliban: WikiLeaks - DAWN.com

Fox News JUI chief offered to mediate between US and Taliban: WikiLeak s DAWN.com KARACHI: During a visit to India in 2007, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had hinted at offering his services as a mediator between the US and Taliban, according to diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks. The cables published by the Indian daily The ... Bilour blames Taliban for dual Charsadda hitsPakistan Daily Mail Pro-Taliban Islamist politician again targeted in Pakistan's nort hwestLong War Journal Second suicide attack on influential Islamic leader in PakistanTelegraph.co.uk Los Angeles Times -Mangalorean.com -New York Times all 813 news articles »