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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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Expert Q&A: Who is Hafiz Saeed and why the $10 million bounty?
For a clearer picture of who Mr. Saeed is, the Monitor talked with a noted scholar and author on the region.
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Mumbai's terror track record: nine major attacks in two decades
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The top 5 militant leaders still hiding in Pakistan
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5 key players in Pakistan's tribal belt
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Mumbai attacks: Why is Pakistan charging suspects now?
One year after the Mumbai attacks, seven Pakistanis were charged with conducting the assault in India. But few analysts see a quick thaw in India-Pakistani relations.
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Afghanistan elbows into Obama talk with India's Manmohan Singh
President Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met in advance of Tuesday night's state dinner at the White House. China loomed over a discussion dominated by Afghanistan.
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FBI arrests two Chicago men for Danish terror plot
Two Chicago men are being charged over a plot to attack a Danish newspaper that published a controversial cartoon of the prophet Muhammed in 2005.
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Kashmir: India kills rebels from group behind 2008 Mumbai attacks
India also accused Pakistan of sending captured Taliban fighters to the disputed Kashmir territory in a 'jail or jihad' deal.
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Mumbai trial: India's global stage for case against Pakistan
The judge Thursday accepted Kasab's confession. The trial will still continue, with the prosecution saying it will 'expose' the Pakistani group tied to the assault.
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Mumbai attacker’s confession could heighten pressure on Pakistan
The lone surviving gunman from November's assault testified that Pakistani militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba's was involved.
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Pakistan likely to figure high in Clinton's first India visit
The neighboring countries agreed Thursday to work together on terrorism despite stalled peace talks. US secretary of state arrives Friday.
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Pakistan's offensive opens new forum for militants: refugee camps
Religious charities with extremist ties or sympathies are winning favor among displaced people for their speedy aid work.
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Pakistani court orders militant leader linked to Mumbai attacks released
India criticized the decision to free Hafiz Saeed, founder of the banned group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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New York plot shows 'bunches of guys' can become terrorists in post-9/11 world
Organized groups are still the main threat, but homegrown jihadists can be very dangerous, too.
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Clinton announces $110 million in refugee aid for Pakistan
The aid is partly to offset anger at the US-supported counterinsurgency campaign.
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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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Lashkar-e-Taiba linked to cricket team attack in Pakistan
Media reports suggest that the Pakistani investigation has centered on the same group accused of carrying out the Mumbai attacks.
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Attack on Sri Lanka cricket team: a sign that Pakistan is unraveling?
If it is becoming a failed state, Indian officials wonder if they should take a harder – or softer – line with its neighbor.
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Militant attack on cricket team in Pakistan could backfire
If militants are home-grown, domestic ambivalence about vilifying such groups could be diminished.
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Security up at porous Afghan border
The US, Pakistan coordinate troops to prevent militants from fleeing to either side.
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International news roundup
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Pakistan cracks down on Lashkar-e-Taiba
India insists the suspects be tried in India, rejecting a Pakistani trial.
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Pakistani militant confesses to role in Mumbai attacks
The diplomatic row between India and Pakistan continues to deepen following the November terrorist attack as both countries send more troops to their borders.
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India's media blasted for sensational Mumbai coverage
With tensions running high between India and Pakistan, the press is being urged to quit fanning the flames.
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West prods Pakistan on antiterror fight – with aid
The US is finalizing a $15 billion aid package, Sen. John Kerry told Indian newspapers Monday.
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UN adds Pakistani militants to terrorist watch list
The three Pakistanis and one Saudi named belong to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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Pakistan's top general reins in own Army
Army Chief Ashfaq Kayani has been curtailing the political influence of a military accustomed to running the country.
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Opinion: Stop pampering Pakistan's military
The Mumbai attacks underscore the importance of rooting out institutional support for terror.
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