Jessica PhelanJune 22, 2012 07:12

Chatter: Afghan Taliban besiege 'immoral' lakeside hotel

The Taliban decides Afghans shouldn't be allowed to vacation, the battle for Anders Behring Breivik's sanity is close to concluding, and more tales of the unexpected from inside Syria.

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The Taliban decides Afghans shouldn't be allowed to vacation, the battle for Anders Behring Breivik's sanity is close to concluding, and more tales of the unexpected from inside Syria.

Afghanistan: 4 kidnapped aid workers rescued by NATO

News DeskJune 2, 2012 07:17

British Prime Minister David Cameron hailed the rescue as "extraordinarily brave, breathtaking even."

Guantanamo Taliban inmates agree to be transferred to Qatar

Alexander BesantMarch 10, 2012 19:50

Five senior members of the Taliban government have agreed to be tranferred from Guantanamo Bay to Qatar as a part of a peace plan between the Afghan government and insurgents.

Afghanistan: 2 US soldiers reportedly killed by Afghan, as Obama apologizes over Quran burning (VIDEO)

News DeskFebruary 23, 2012 07:39

Afghans have been protesting and in some cases rioting since the US government on Tuesday apologized for "improper disposal" of religious books.

Pakistan will ask Interpol for help in arresting Musharraf

Alexander BesantFebruary 21, 2012 16:25

The Pakistani Interior Ministry said it will seek Interpol's help in bringing former President Pervez Musharaf to justice in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minster Benazir Bhutto.

Taliban deny secret talks with Afghan government (VIDEO)

Suzanna Koster and Priyanka BoghaniFebruary 16, 2012 15:44

PESHAWAR – Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, called those claiming to talk to the "puppet" government in Afghanistan impostors.

Mullah Obaidullah Akhund, senior Afghan Taliban leader, announced dead

Jessica PhelanFebruary 13, 2012 11:44

"We strongly urge the Pakistani authorities to provide accurate and complete information regarding his detention, sickness and his death," said Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

Mullah Omar may have sent President Obama a letter

Priyanka BoghaniFebruary 3, 2012 18:20

President Obama received an unsigned letter late last year that was allegedly authored by Mullah Omar.

Leaked NATO report says Taliban backed by Pakistan's spy agency (VIDEO)

Priyanka BoghaniFebruary 1, 2012 12:17

NATO has confirmed the authenticity of the report, which was based on interrogations of 4,000 captured fighters and civilians, but says it should not be taken as analytical.

Former Taliban officials indicate preliminary talks with US

Priyanka BoghaniJanuary 28, 2012 21:39

Taliban officials have been seen in Qatar for months, and have indicated a willingness to participate in trust-building measures with the US.