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Suicide bomber kills 22 in attack near Pakistani mosques
The bomber detonated close to two nearby mosques, one Shia and one Sunni, in Hangu. The attack may have been carried out by the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan, the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, or both groups.
Sidelined Pakistani Taliban commander back in good graces
The reconciliation between Faqir Mohammed and Abu Bakr, the new emir in Bajaur, shows that the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan is far from defeated and disorganized, as the Pakistani government has claimed. The Taliban’s leaders were able to convene the shura, send a delegation to Bajaur to mediate the dispute, and organize the reconciliation of the factions in the tribal agency.
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Abdullah slams Karzai’s remarks on peace talks
IMU commander captured in northern Afghanistan
The weapons facilitator and assassinations director is the third Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan commander killed or captured in the Afghan north so far this year.
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Foreigners struggling to weaken Afghanistan: Karzai
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School Support Grows Even Under Specter of a Taliban Return
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ISAF willing to help provide election security
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Pakistan still global jihad hub
Suicide bombers strike in Kunduz and Ghazni
Ten policemen were killed in the attack in Kunduz, while a policemen and a civilian were killed Ghazni.
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In Former Taliban Sanctuary, An Eerie Silence Takes Over
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Afghan MOI Downplays Security Forces Joining Insurgents
Taliban suicide bomber kills 5 civilians in attack on ISAF convoy
Today’s suicide attack is the third in Afghanistan in 10 days; all three have taken place in central Afghanistan.
Al Qaeda-linked Taliban commander targeted in Kunar raid
In 2012 there were 16 reported raids against al Qaeda operatives and affiliates in Kunar province. Yesterday’s raid was the first such operation in the province this year.
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New Threat Seen in Afghan Pullout
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Pakistani forces set posts on Afghan soil
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Pakistan – Four most wanted TTP men held
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Afghanistan – Batikot insecurity lingers despite operation
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British Fears for Pakistan Linked to Nuclear Weapons: Analyst
Taliban suicide assault team attacks police headquarters in Kabul
Three policemen and all five members of the suicide assault team were killed during an eight-hour-long firefight. The Taliban claimed credit for the attack.
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Pakistan – Manzar Imam was an anti-Taliban crusader: Police
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Pakistan – FC says militants demonising force to scare away local support
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CIA drone strikes will get pass in counterterrorism ‘playbook,’ officials say
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Karzai government accused of Taliban’s return to power
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Taliban stay away from Dubai peace talks
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Helmand Residents Protest Against Insurgency
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Afghan Ministry of Interior to Form ALP ‘Coordination Centres’
New Taliban leader in South Waziristan vows to continue mission of emir killed in drone strike
A pamphlet released by the Mullah Nazir group announced that it would continue to follow in the footsteps of its slain emir, and named the top leaders of the group. Nazir has supported al Qaeda and waged jihad in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan – Tribesmen pile bodies outside Governor’s House in protest
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French anti-terror judge says ‘no choice’ but war in Mali /a>