TALIBAN
US general: Taliban likely to be long-term threat 
The United States accepts that a diminished but resilient Taliban is likely to remain a military threat in some parts of Afghanistan long after U.S. troops complete their combat mission next year, the top U.S. military officer said Sunday.
By Robert Burns , April 07, 2013
23 killed in Taliban attack on Pakistan army post
Taliban militants wearing suicide vests fired automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades at an army post in northwestern Pakistan in a pre-dawn raid Saturday, killing 23 people, including 10 civilians, officials said.
By Riaz Khan , February 02, 2013
Taliban threatens Pakistan lawmakers over allowing NATO supplies to travel through country
The Taliban on Sunday threatened to attack Pakistani lawmakers and their families if they support allowing NATO to resume shipping supplies through the country to troops in neighboring Afghanistan.
By Ishtiaq Mahsud , March 25, 2012
Afghan President Karzai demands immediate NATO troop pullout in rural areas
The setbacks - a double blow for the American campaign in Afghanistan - effectively paralyze the two main tracks for ending the 10-year-old war.
By Amir Shah and Sebastian Abbot , March 15, 2012
Taliban fire on Afghan officials at site of allaged U.S. soldier attack
The attack came as students in the east staged the first significant protest in response to Sunday's shootings, raising worries of a repeat of the wave of violent demonstrations that rocked the nation after last month's burning of Qurans by troops at a U.S. base.
By Mirwais Khan , March 13, 2012
Afghan witness recounts U.S. soldier's rampage
A young Afghan man recounted today the terrifying scene in his home as a lone U.S. soldier moved stealthily through it during a killing spree, then crouched down and shot his father in the thigh as he stepped out of the bedroom.
By Mirwais Khan and Sebastian Abbot , March 12, 2012
Taliban vow revenge for Afghan civilians said to be killed by U.S. soldier
VIDEOS: Watch at bottom of articleThe Taliban vowed revenge today after an American soldier allegedly shot to death 16 civilians in southern Afghanistan and burned their bodies, an attack that has fueled anger still simmering after U.S. troops burned Qurans last month. Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned the attack Sunday and said the 16 dead included nine children and three women. Five other villagers were wounded.
By Sebastian Abbot , March 12, 2012
Taliban suicide bomber attacks funeral in Pakistan killing 15
A suicide bomber attacked a funeral attended by an anti-Taliban politician in northwest Pakistan today, killing at least 15 mourners, officials said.
By Riaz Khan , March 11, 2012
Pakistan's appointment of new head of intelligence leads to uncertainty of peace deal between Afghan Taliban and U.S.
Pakistan appointed a new head of intelligence on Friday, injecting some uncertainty in America's dealings with an agency crucial to its hopes of negotiating a peace deal with the Afghan Taliban and keeping pressure on al-Qaida.
By Chris Brummitt , March 09, 2012
Pakistan charges bin Laden's three widows
Pakistan has charged Osama bin Laden's three widows with illegally entering and living in the country, the interior minister said today. The three women have been in Pakistani detention since May last year, when U.S. commandos raided the house where they, bin Laden and several of their children were staying.
By Munir Ahmed , March 08, 2012
23 died when suicide bomber hits Pakistan militant base
A Pakistani official says a suicide bomber has killed 23 people, many of them believed to be militants, in an attack on the base of a rival insurgent group.
By Riaz Khan , March 02, 2012
2 Americans shot, killed by gunman in Afghanistan ministry building
A gunman killed two American military advisers inside a heavily guarded government building in the heart of Kabul today as protests over the burning of the Muslim holy book at a U.S. base raged across the country for a fifth day. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was retaliation for the Quran burnings, and the NATO commander recalled all international military personnel working in Afghan ministries in the capital.
By Amir Shah and Rahim Faiez , February 25, 2012
Peace talks behind U.S. confirmation of possible release of Taliban prisoners
U.S. intelligence officials acknowledged Tuesday that the United States may release several Afghan Taliban prisoners from the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as an incentive to bring the Taliban to peace talks.
By Anne Gearan and Kimberly Dozier , January 31, 2012
Afghan asylum bids hit 10-year high
More Afghans fled the country and sought asylum abroad in 2011 than in any other year since the start of the decade-long war, suggesting that many are looking for their own exit strategy as international troops prepare to withdraw.
By Kay Johnson , January 21, 2012
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Afghanistan; NATO commander says Taliban chief 'lost all control'
U.S. Gen. John Allen condemned the attack today in Kajaki district of Helmand province and said it was evidence that the insurgents had "declared outright war" on the Afghan people. While the Taliban work to intimidate civilians and kill anyone aligned with the Afghan government, the U.S.-led coalition emphasizes that civilians deaths should weaken the Taliban's appeal.
By Rahim Faiez , January 18, 2012
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