North African militants have demanded the release of a prisoner held in the UK, and threatened to kill a British hostage if their demand is not met. (Full Story) …
Five suspected militants killed in Afghanistan
US-led and Afghan troops killed five suspected militants during "complex operations" targeting rebels in southern Afghanistan, according to US forces. Full Story …
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Karzai looks strong in Afghan nominations
Afghanistan's election commission began accepting nominations on Saturday for an August presidential vote, with opponents seen struggling to settle on a candidate that can oust President Hamid Karzai. …
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Somalia: Karkar Governor Assassinated in Puntland
Yasin Hussein Said, a governor of Karkar region in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland has been shot and killed overnight near kardo town in the centre of Puntland by unidentified armed group, …
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Pakistan troops continue assault on Taliban near Swat valley
Pakistani troops and helicopter gunships continued their assault on Taliban positions near the troubled Swat valley this morning, the army said, bringing the death toll from two days of fighting to …
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Taliban terrorise metropolis near tribal badlands
Salar Jadoon was kidnapped on the school run, his sister was shot in the head and his driver was killed in the sort of attack that is increasingly common at the gateway to Pakistan's tribal badlands. …
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Pro-Taliban Group Suspends Peace Talks With Pakistan
A pro-Taliban group in northwestern Pakistan said it suspended peace talks with the government to protest an assault by troops that left 46 militants dead and forced local residents to flee. Full …
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Pakistan peace pact in balance as Taliban attacked
Taliban militants said Monday their peace deal with the Pakistani government was "worthless" after authorities sent helicopters and artillery against hide-outs of Islamist guerrillas seeking to extend …
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MSC cruiseship fends off attack as Somalia piracy spree continues
Somalia's piracy epidemic continued unabated over the weekend, after an MSC cruiseship with 1,500 passengers and crew on board repelled an attack, apparently following the use of firearms. (Full …
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Taliban threat to Islamabad ridiculous: Athar Abbas
Director-General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Athar Abbas out rightly rejected fears that Taliban could storm Islamabad. Full Story …
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