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Who are the Taliban and what do they want? 5 key points
While Pakistani and Afghan insurgents often get labeled as the 'Taliban,' in reality there are several groups that often act independently and have distinct command structures, ideologies, and strategies.
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What's behind latest Taliban attack on Kabul?
The latest Taliban attack on Kabul comes amid new Afghanistan government efforts to lure militants away from the insurgency.
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Pakistan terrorists target more civilians in 2009
New report says Islamist militant strikes in Pakistan rose 45 percent in 2009, with a total of 2,586 attacks. Eighty-seven of the terrorist attacks were suicide bombers. As the year ended, more of the attacks targeted civilians.
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Why Pakistan's old jihadis pose new threat – at home and in Afghanistan
In an interview, a jihadi talks about why state-sponsored militants who once fought in Indian-controlled Kashmir are now joining the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Opinion: Obama agenda in Afghanistan: Don't forget about Pakistan
If the US wants fundamental change, it must alleviate Pashtun frustration in Afghanistan and get Pakistan to give up supporting Islamists and the Taliban.
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Why South Waziristan offensive won't help US in Afghanistan
The Pakistan Army is going after terrorists who target Pakistan. All the major terrorist networks attacking US forces in Afghanistan operate from other areas of Pakistan.
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Opinion: Why defeating the Taliban is key to stopping Al Qaeda
Only in Afghanistan and Pakistan have we seen jihadism actually take root in large numbers.
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Deadly Afghanistan attack: It wasn't just the Taliban
The Taliban combined with an Al Qaeda-linked militant group and others to kill eight US soldiers in northeastern Afghanistan Sunday. The Taliban's flexibility is a major threat to US forces.
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Afghanistan: Deadliest attack on US forces
Eight American troops and two Afghan soldiers died in Saturday's attack on two remote outposts in Afghanistan. More pressure for a US strategy shift?
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Pakistan's sharia cease-fire: I knew it wouldn't work, Zardari says
Political and military leaders in the region try to look to the positive as Taliban fighters entrench in Pakistan's Swat Valley.
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Briefing: Who are the Taliban?
The umbrella organization includes many different groups fighting the Afghan government and Western forces.
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Taliban suicide bomber kills 11 in Pakistan
The attack targeted members of an anti-Taliban militant group.
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Key Afghan insurgents open door to talks
The Haqqani network has agreed to discuss a peace proposal with government-backed mediators.
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Bid to split Taliban, Al Qaeda
In Afghanistan, US and NATO reassess their strategy amid concerns that their efforts are failing.
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Beneath US-Pakistani tension, a new cooperation
Joint efforts include setting up coordination centers along the Afghan-Pakistani border.
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