Taliban

Taliban Claims Downing a US Army Plane

Taliban says it shot down military transport plane at key town on route of terror influx from Pakistan; NATO has yet to confirm.

Taliban Admits Publicly to Covering Up Leader's Death

Mullah Mohammed Omar has been dead since 2013, but the group kept a facade to attract more terrorists in the face of NATO forces.

'Wanted' Taliban Leader 'Has Been Dead for Years'

Afghan officials reveal Mullah Mohammed Omar, who has $10 million bounty on his head by US, died 2-3 years ago.

Oops: 14 Afghan Soldiers Killed by US Airstrike

In what appears to be a damaging snafu, US strike hits army checkpoint in Taliban stronghold region of Kabul, killing 14 soldiers.

Pakistan: 10 Sentenced to Life in Malala Yousafzai Shooting

Pakistani court sentenced ten men to life in prison for their involvement in a 2012 assassination attempt on Malala Yousafzai.

Australia Warns ISIS May Expand into Afghanistan

At security summit between Australia and UK, assessments shared on possible ISIS spread into Taliban elements.

Pakistan Arrests ISIS Recruiter in Lahore

Suspect worked with local imam to build ISIS presence in Pakistani capital, earned $600 for each person they recruited.

Al-Qaeda 'Pot' Calls Taliban 'Kettle' Black Over Massacre

Al-Qaeda killed thousands in its attack on the World Trade Center, but their 'hearts bled' over last week's Pakistan massacre.

Afghanistan Taliban Condemns Pakistan Taliban Over School Attack

Afghanistan Taliban says intentional killing of innocent people is "against the basics of Islam".

141 Murdered in Taliban Attack on Pakistan School

132 children among the dead in largest attack in years in the country, over 100 others wounded many with numerous gunshots.

Five Taliban Leaders Declare Loyalty to ISIS

ISIS gains ground in Pakistan, as yet another local Islamist group goes global.

Pakistani Schoolgirl Shot in Head by Taliban Wins Nobel Prize

Peace prize split by Malala Yousafzai and India's Kailash Satyarthi, fighters for children's right to education.

Watchdog Group: Bergdahl Transfer Broke US Law

Pentagon, Defense Department, and Obama himself may have violated US law in trading captive soldier for top terrorists, group says.

Investigation into Bowe Bergdahl Abduction Begins

US Army investigates whether or not controversial US captive deserted to join the Taliban.

Hagel: Bergdahl Trade 'In the US's Best Interests'

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel defends controversial prisoner swap to Congress, claims ends justify the means in saving soldier's life.

Taliban Commanders Threaten More Kidnappings After Bergdahl

'It’s better to kidnap one person like Bergdahl than kidnapping hundreds of useless people,' Taliban commander says.

Pakistan Taliban Leader Killed in Power Struggle

Days after Mehsud faction breaks off from TTP for 'un-Islamic' practices such as public attacks, terror leader gunned down.

Watch: Taliban Releases Video of Captive US Soldier's Hand-Over

Footage shows Bowe Bergdahl escorted by armed Taliban guards, before being whisked away in US helicopter.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Former American UN Envoy Slams 'Despicable' Taliban Deal

Former Ambassador John Bolton says neither US or Israel should negotiate with terrorists 'under any circumstances' - including Hamas.

Republicans Question Prisoner Exchange with Taliban

Republicans welcome the release of Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, but express concern over the five Taliban terrorists released in exchange.

Taliban Welcomes 'Victory' After US Exchange

Taliban leader issues rare public statement congratulating Islamists over US terrorist release; Afghan government livid over the swap.

Bergdahl Release Not Being Feted by All

Some Americans - from Army personnel to US Senators - are questioning what really brought home Taliban captive.

US Soldier Freed by Taliban

US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl handed over to US forces in good health, in deal for five Afghan detainees.

US Bureaucracy Keeping Soldier Captive in Afghanistan?

Officials indicate Taliban captors are trying to make a deal to free Sgt. Bergdahl, but that a disorganized US effort has yet to respond.

Pakistan Boy Killed Stopping Terrorist Hailed as Hero

15-year-old Pakistan student killed as he tackled suicide bomber to prevent him from blowing up his school.

Taliban Meets to Choose New Leader

Taliban's ruling council meets to choose a new leader after a U.S. drone killed the former leader Hakimullah Mehsud.

Head of Taliban Killed in U.S. Drone Strike

Hakimullah Mehsud, the head of the Pakistani Taliban, has been killed in a drone strike in North Waziristan.

U.S. Forces Capture Senior Taliban Commander

Latif Mehsud, senior commander for the Taliban, captured in a military operation.

Suicide Bombing Rocks US Consulate in Herat

A Taliban suicide bomber has detonated a huge blast outside the US Consulate in Afghan city of Herat.

U.S. Army Base in Afghanistan Bombed By Taliban

A series of explosions reportedly hit a U.S. base in Afghanistan. Taliban terrorists have taken responsibility.

A Dollar to a Child to Blow Himself Up

Taliban terrorists are bribing starving eight year old children to plant roadside bombs, act as decoys and to be suicide bombers.

Taliban Setting Up Base in Syria

The Pakistani Taliban have visited Syria to assess "the needs of the jihad", says an official with the organization.

Kerry Calls on Taliban to Get Peace Talks 'Back on Track'

Secretary of State John Kerry called on the Taliban to get peace talks “back on track,” after the recent breakdown of negotiations.

US Citizen Among Victims of Pakistan Hotel Terror Shooting

An American citizen was among one of ten foreign tourists to be shot and killed when gunmen burst into a hotel in northern Pakistan.

Report: US, Taliban to Hold Peace Talks

United States and Taliban officials will engage in Afghanistan peace talks Thursday, senior U.S. administration officials said.

Report: Top Taliban Leader Killed in Pakistan Drone Strike

The Pakistan Taliban's second-in-command was killed in a drone strike Wednesday in the country's tribal region.

Courageous Women Can Change the World: Malala Yousafzai

Taliban: 'Wherever We Find Americans We Kill Them'

Pakistani Taliban: 'Wherever we find Americans we kill them, but we don't have any connection with the Boston explosions."

Blast Kills 10 Near US Consulate in Pakistan

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for a blast that killed 10 people and injured 31 others near US Consulate in Peshawar on Friday.

Miami Imam Convicted in Aiding Pakistani Taliban

The imam of a mosque in Miami was found guilty on Monday of funneling thousands of dollars to the Pakistani Taliban.

Afghan President Accuses US of Collusion with Taliban

President Karzai has accused the US of colluding with the Taliban to justify its presence in Afghanistan.

Afghan Taliban Likens US Exit Strategy to Vietnam

The Taliban likened the impending withdrawal of US-led foreign troops to the end of the Vietnam war.

American Doctor Rescued from Taliban in Afghanistan

An American doctor abducted by the Taliban was rescued by coalition forces Sunday in eastern Afghanistan.

Taliban Weighs in on Obama Victory

The Taliban told re-elected Obama to admit that the US has lost the war in Afghanistan and to pull troops out of the country immediately.

Former Neo-Nazi: Joining Taliban was a 'Terrible Mistake'

A former neo-Nazi who joined Taliban and attacked an American base near Afghan-Pakistan border said in court he “made a terrible mistake”.

Suspects Arrested in Taliban Shooting of Pakistani Schoolgirl

The main suspect in the shooting of Malala Yousufzai, the teenage activist who spoke out against the Taliban, has been arrested.

Taliban Threatens Second Schoolgirl

After shooting 14-year-old Malala Yousefzai, Taliban terrorists go on to threaten schoolgirl Hina Khan.

'Concert Against Hate' Pays Tribute to Acts of Courage

Thousands gathered at the Kennedy Center for an evening of music and testimonials about acts of courage in confronting extremism.

CBS News Reporter Slams Obama Over Taliban Lie

CBS News reporter Lara Logan lambasts the Obama administration for pushing the "major lie" that the Taliban has been weakened.

14-Year-Old Taliban Victim's Bullet Surgery 'Successful'

The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for shooting a 14-year-old activist, known for speaking out against the Taliban.

Taliban Vows to Kindap and Kill Prince Harry

The Afghan Taliban vowed on Monday to do everything in their power to kidnap or assassinate Britain's Prince Harry.

Video: Suicide Bomber Rams US Consulate in Pakistan

A suicide bomber rammed his vehicles not the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan, killing two non-Americans and himself.

Taliban Beheads 17 for Partaking in Music Celebration

Taliban insurgents beheaded 17 civilians, including two women, in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province.

Senior Pakistani Taliban Leader Killed in Afghanistan Strike

A senior Pakistani Taliban leader was killed in a NATO airstrike in Afghanistan's northern Kunar province, the NATO announced Saturday.

Iran, Hizbullah, Al-Qaeda Should Pay $6b for 9/11, Judge Rules

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that al Qaeda, the Taliban, Iran and Hizbullah should pay $6 billion in damages for supporting 9/11 attacks.

US Secretly Releasing Taliban Fighters

The US has been secretly releasing captured Taliban fighters from detention center in Afghanistan as part of negotiations with insurgents.

Terrorists Celebrate Obama’s ‘New Day’ with Suicide Bomb

Suicide terrorists targeted Kabul hours after Obama announced in a surprise visit a “new day” has arrived in the war on terror.

Obama Releases More Bin Laden Files

White House releases documents showing close kinship between the Taliban and Al-Qaeda; GOP Obama is overplaying the 'I killed Osama' card

Pakistan Taliban Threatens NATO Re-Supply Lines

The Pakistani Taliban has threatened to attack the country's lawmakers if they allow police to reopen NATO supply routes to Afghanistan.

When You're You're Gone

Taliban And Hamid Karzai Compete Over Who Can Snub The Americans

After the Qoran burnings, the killing spree by an American sergeant - and its imminent withdrawal, the US has few friends in Afghanistan.