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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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Briefing: Who are the Taliban?
The umbrella organization includes many different groups fighting the Afghan government and Western forces.
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Pakistan drone attacks to intensify, Obama officials say
On Tuesday, Pakistani leaders reportedly rebuked visiting US officials over the airstrikes, which have prompted violent responses from militants.
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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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Pakistan on edge after two blasts
Government officials warn that foreign Taliban militants have infiltrated the country and could carry out more attacks.
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US considers broadening drone airstrikes in Pakistan
Obama urged to expand attacks beyond tribal areas to territory controlled by the Pakistani government.
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Pakistan's crackdown on protests creates fissures in ruling party
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Pakistan’s Sharif capitalizes on lawyers’ march
The opposition lawyer has championed the popular protest that began Thursday. Some see a rule-of-law hero; others cite political expedience.
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Pakistan tries to derail popular cross-country protest
Authorities arrested hundreds of lawyers and activists and banned public gatherings in two provinces.
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Pakistan: UN official's kidnapping highlights security threat
Gunmen abducted John Solecki, head of the UN refugee agency in Quetta, on his way to work Monday.
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Pakistani militants cut off key NATO supply line to Afghanistan
The attack highlights the need for alternative routes.
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Karzai's bid for negotiations with Taliban roundly rejected
Afghan president says those who disagree with his offer of safety for the Taliban to attend talks can unseat him or leave the country.
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Taliban hijacking threatens key NATO supply route
Militants in Pakistan seized 13 Afghanistan-bound trucks – one carrying two Humvees – without firing a single shot.
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Quake aid for Pakistan's neglected
The government's disaster relief in Balochistan comes amid ongoing efforts to reach out to the troubled province.
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No Afghan-Taliban peace talks, for now
Kabul may have tried to reach out to current insurgents by meeting with former Taliban in Saudi Arabia late last month.
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