Abu Hafs al Shahri confirmed killed in Predator strike in Pakistan
The family of al Qaeda’s operations chief for Pakistan was notified of his death. His cousin, a senior al Qaeda leader in Afghanistan, was killed one year ago.
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Afghanistan
Security forces killed more than 70 Taliban fighters in Nuristan, and killed and captured several more in Kandahar, Helmand, Ghazni, Paktia, Logar, Wardak, Baghlan, and Faryab. The Taliban killed nine civilians, including five children, in Faryab, and two ISAF soldiers in the south.
Afghan, ISAF forces kill more than 70 Taliban in Nuristan
Afghan commandos and Coalition special operations forces launched a raid to retake the district of Barg-e-Matal, which has switched hands multiple times over the past several years.
Afghanistan
US Suspects Pakistan Link in Attack
Afghanistan
Exclusive: Haqqanis to follow Taliban on Afghan peace
Afghanistan
Photo Essay: Marines fight on in south Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Taliban amnesty drive weak in Afghan hotspots: NATO
Afghanistan
Official: US dollars ending up in Taliban hands
Afghanistan
Kayani lays stress on national interest at NATO meeting
Afghanistan
Why the Kabul attack lasted 20 hours
Afghanistan
Young Afghan fighters eager to rejoin Taliban
Afghanistan
Report: Ganjgal hero recommended for Medal of Honor
Taliban tour ‘liberated’ base in eastern Afghanistan
The videotape shows a large group of Taliban fighters at what appears to be an abandoned US military base in Wardak province.
Al Qaeda in Iraq
White House Weighs Limits of Terror Fight
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed four policemen in a bombing in Paktika. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Kandahar, Helmand, Ghazni, Khost, Paktia, and Faryab.
The flaw in the US ‘National Strategy for Counterterrorism’
The US and Pakistan have different outlooks on the US role in Afghanistan and in the region.
Afghanistan
Kabul Attack Led From Outside Afghanistan: MoI
Afghanistan
The British trail to the Afghan jihad
Afghanistan
Haqqanis: Growth of a militant network
Afghanistan
The Mystery of Who Was Behind the Kabul Attacks
Afghanistan
Medal of Honor recipient highlights Marine’s valor as well as risks US troops faced under controversial rules of engagement
Afghanistan
Eleven policemen, five civilians, and 11 Taliban fighters were killed during yesterday’s fighting in Kabul. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Zabul, Khost, and Nangarhar.
Guantanamo recidivism rate climbs higher
During congressional testimony, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said that the estimated recidivist rate for ex-Gitmo detainees has risen to 27 percent; 161 ex-Gitmo detainees are now either “confirmed” or “suspected” recidivists.
Al Qaeda
Nigeria militant group Boko Haram’s attacks attract speculation
Afghanistan
US Blames Kabul Assault on Pakistan-Based Group
Afghanistan
Afghan gunbattle: Troops kill Kabul insurgents
Special operations forces hunt IMU’s top commander in Afghan northeast
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan’s leader for the Afghan north is connected to networks in Kabul and Ghazni, and facilitates suicide and other attacks.
Afghanistan
China expands lead in Afghanistan energy auctions
Afghanistan
Weight Problem Could Squander New Afghan Roads
Al Qaeda in Iraq
Intelligence chiefs: al-Qaida far from done