Pakistan
The US killed six “militants” in a Predator strike in Pakistan. A suicide bomber killed two policemen in Swabi. Three Taliban commanders were killed in Swat. The brother of Baitullah Mehsud was murdered in North Waziristan.
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Pakistan
Taliban publicly flog men for ‘taking drugs’ against their diktat
Pakistan
Pakistani military spokesman: Killings of Taliban militants ‘show weariness with insurgency’
8 Germans killed in Oct. 4 Predator strike in North Waziristan identified
The Germans were members of the Islamic Jihad Group. An operational commander, a financier, and an expert bomb maker were among those reported killed.
US Predators kill 6 ‘militants’ in North Waziristan
Two missiles were fired into a compound that had “become a hub of militants’ movement” in North Waziristan.
Pakistan
Pakistan – Massive increase in kidnappings for ransom in south Punjab
Al Qaeda
Taliban peace talks come to a halt
Al Qaeda
Taliban hold secret talks with Afghan president
ISAF: Haqqani Network suffered heavy losses in assault on Paktika outpost
Yesterday’s attack on Combat Outpost Margah resulted in the deaths of an estimated 78 Haqqani Network fighters. The assault shows the Haqqani Network remains robust despite heavy targeting by special operations forces.
Pakistan
The Taliban killed two Pakistani soldiers in North Waziristan. A senior Taliban commander was murdered in Karachi. Security forces detained a man carrying more than 120 pounds of explosives in Mansehra.
Al Qaeda
In Pakistan, uncertainty grows over North Waziristan operation
US Marines launch operation against Taliban stronghold near the Pakistani border
US and Afghan forces have moved on the border town of Baramcha, a known safe haven and transit point for al Qaeda and the Taliban from Pakistan.
Pakistan
Pakistani criminal justice system proves no match for terrorism cases
Pakistan
Security forces killed nine “terrorists” in Arakzai and two Taliban fighters in Swat. One of two Turks who went missing in the tribal areas was killed in a blast in Bannu. The Taliban bombed two NATO trucks near Quetta.
Pakistan
In Pakistan, religious shrines step up security against attacks
Afghanistan
US defense official sees Afghan progress
Pakistan
US Predators killed three Arab al Qaeda fighters and four Taliban fighters in North Waziristan. The Pakistani air force killed 12 Taliban fighters in Arakzai. The Taliban beheaded three “criminals” in Mohmand. The Haqqani Network is negotiating with the Turi tribe in Kurram.
Al Qaeda
FBI: Subway bomb suspect wanted to become a martyr
Al Qaeda
Al-Qaida said to be planning European hostage-takings
United States
US military has delivered over 20 million pounds of flood relief supplies to Pakistan
Taliban
Taliban in peace talks with Pakistani tribe
Afghanistan
Afghans blast Pakistan over insurgent fight
Al Qaeda
MI6 chief Sir John Sawers says torture illegal
Analysis: Al Qaeda martyrdom tape shows nature and extent of terror group’s reach in Afghanistan
“Winds of Paradise – Part 5” eulogizes five al Qaeda commanders who fought in seven of Afghanistan’s provinces and are representative of the unnamed leaders who serve as the terror group’s deep bench.
US Predators kill 7 ‘militants’ in Datta Khel strike
Three Arabs are reported to have been among those killed in the al Qaeda hub in North Waziristan.
Afghanistan
In icy tip of Afghanistan, war seems remote
Pakistan
The US killed six Taliban and al Qaeda fighters in two Predator strikes in North Waziristan. Three policemen were killed in a bombing in Quetta; two more were killed in a gunfight in Peshawar. Six people were wounded in a bombing in Khyber.
India
US let us down on David Headley: Indian home secretary
US kills 6 in pair of Predator strikes in North Waziristan
The pair of strikes are the first in nine days. One of the strikes took place in Datta Khel.
Afghanistan
US military campaign to topple resilient Taliban hasn’t succeeded