Three Taliban from the Mullah Nazir group were reportedly killed in clashes with security forces in South Waziristan on Monday – marking the first intense clashes with the group since April 2007. Full …
Taliban consolidating grip in Buner
The Taliban are imposing their rule in the mountain valley of Buner that they took over last week, spreading fear in the area only 100 kilometres from the capital, said police and residents on Monday. …
Taliban recruiting anew in Swat
The Swat Taliban have renewed efforts to recruit fighters and supporters following delays in the implementation of their peace agreement with the government. Full Story …
United Militants Threaten Pakistan’s Populous Heart
Taliban insurgents are teaming up with local militant groups to make inroads in Punjab, the province that is home to more than half of Pakistanis, reinvigorating an alliance that Pakistani and …
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No traces of Taliban in Kashmir, assures Indian Army chief
There are no traces of the Taliban in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor said Tuesday and added that the force was prepared to check the surge in infiltration in the run-up to …
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China offers funds to boost Asean
China has unveiled plans to establish a $10bn (£6.8bn) investment fund for south-east Asian countries. It has also offered credit of $15bn to the Association of South-East Asian Nations, or Asean. …
Police: Explosives stashed in West Bank mosque
Palestinian police say they have uncovered an explosives lab in a West Bank mosque. Police spokesman Adnan Damiri says eight suspects have been arrested since the discovery several days ago. Full …
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Bouteflika's re-election in Algeria confirmed
The constitutional council has officially declared Abdelaziz Bouteflika re-elected as president of Algeria for a third mandate with 90.23 percent of the vote on a turnout of 74.56 percent. (Full …
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China Releases Human Rights Plan
China’s cabinet released on Monday what it called the country’s first national human rights action plan, a lengthy document promising better protection of a wide range of civil liberties enshrined in …
Dutch couple freed in Yemen say 'treated well'
A Dutch couple who were freed after two weeks held hostage by Yemeni tribesmen said on Tuesday they were "treated well" during their ordeal in a rugged mountain area of the country. (Full Story) …
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