Taliban

Panetta Seeks to Defuse Afghan Tensions

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta made a personal appearance in Afghanistan to ease tensions after a US soldier murdered 16.

Afghanistan: U.S. Soldier Murders 16

A U.S. soldier has murdered 16 Afghan civilians, including nine children, in an incident likely to exacerbate existing tensions.

NATO, Western Nations Pull Advisers from Afghan Ministries

Islamic rage and murderous terror attacks have prompted NATO and Western nations to yank their advisers from Afghan ministries.

Taliban Revenge Attack Near NATO Base Kills 9

Taliban kills nine people at an Afghani NATO base and poisons food at a mess hall in revenge for the U.S. soldiers burning the Koran.

Al Qeada and Taliban Named in Bhutto Hit

Officials in Pakistan say Al Qaeda planned the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, which was carried out by the Taliban.

Pakistan to Re-Open Border for NATO

Six weeks after closing its border with Afghanistan to NATO in protest of a friendly-fire incident, Pakistan will re-open it – for a price.

Perry: Obama ‘Over The Top’ About Marine Video

Texas Governmor Rick Perry says President Obama is showing 'disdain for the military' with his rhetoric about embarrassing video.

Reports Indicate US Killed Pakistani Taliban Leader

A US drone killed the leader of Taliban in Pakistan, the country’s intelligence officials said, but the terrorist group denied the report.

Report: Pakistani Taliban Chief Killed in U.S. Drone Strike

Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike killed Taliban chief, but the group denies this.

10 Killed in Taliban Raid on Government Office

Three Taliban terrorists raided a government office sparking a firefight before detonating their suicide vests.

US Officials 'Shocked' by Corpse Desecration Tape

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta condemned a video of US marines relieving themselves on dead Taliban fighters, vowed to take action.

Mullah Omar Confirms US-Taliban Talks

Top Taliban leader Mullah Omar confirmed that the Taliban and US were headed towards peace talks aimed at ending a decade of war.

Taliban Moves to Open Foreign Office

The Taliban announced it planned to open a foreign office raising the prospect of peace talks between the terror group and the US.

US May Adopt Israel's ‘Free Terrorists for Peace’ Tactic

The US may follow Israel’s ‘free terrorist for peace” tactic – and hope for better results. It considers releasing a top Taliban commander.

NATO Driver Killed, Tankers Torched in Afghanistan

For the second time in a week a NATO convoy in Afghanistan has been ambushed after Pakistan closed its borders to the West.

Taliban Loses 70 Fighters in Disastrous Raid

ISAF troops dealt the Taliban an embarrassing blow when they killed 70 insurgents without losing a man.

Haqqani Group Rebuffs US Peace-Talk Proposal

Taliban insurgents say, if Hillary Clinton wants peace-talks, she came to the wrong address.

Pakistani Taliban Considering Peace Talks

Pakistan's Taliban insurgents say they are considering peace talks with Islamabad in a move that could raise Washington's ire.

US Mulls Action in Pakistan

US Accuses Pakistani Intelligence of Aiding Afghan Terrorists

Mike Mullen, outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, has accused Pakistani Intelligence of aiding the group that attacked the US embassy.

Karzai: Rabbani a 'Peace Martyr'

Afghan president Hamid Karzai called slain peace negotiator Burhanuddin Rabbani a 'Martyr for Peace'; assassin carried bomb in turban.

Chief Afghan Peace Negotiator Slain

Former president of Afghanistan, and the nation's top negotiator in talks with the Taliban, was assassinated at talks held in his home.

Taliban Touts Kabul Siege as Sign of Strength, Reach

Taliban leaders hailed the 20-hour siege that ended with at least fourteen dead in Kabul this week as a sign of their strength and reach.

Kabul Siege Ends With 14 Dead

A 19 hour standoff between NATO-backed Afghan security and Taliban insurgents in the capital of Kabul has come to an end with 14 killed.

One Dead in Taliban Attack on NATO and US Embassy in Kabul

Taliban terrorists with suicide vests attacked the US embassy and NATO headquarters in Kabul. At least one policeman is dead.

Senior Al Qaeda Operative Killed By NATO, Afghani Forces

A senior Al Qaeda terrorist once suspected of helping Osama Bin Laden escape US forces has been killed in Afghanistan.

Taliban Quits Talks with U.S. Because of Media Leak

Preliminary talks between the United States and the Taliban end after they are leaked to the media, Afghan government blamed.

Taliban Who Downed US Helicopter Killed

The Taliban insurgents who downed a Chinook helicopter killing 38 troops were killed in a raid over the weekend.

NATO Hands Anti-Taliban Province to Afghans

NATO has handed the fiercely anti-Taliban province of Panjshir over to Afghan control despite broad criticism the move is political.

80 Terrorists Killed in Day-Long Afghan Gun Battle

Some 80 terrorists were killed in a day-long gun battle with Afghan and NATO forces late last week.

Qatar Mediating US-Taliban Talks

A Pakistani weekly reports that Qatar is mediating talks between the US and the Taliban, so the Obama administration can make an honorable exit.

At Least 10 Dead in Terror Attack on Afghanistan Hotel

At least 10 people are dead after Taliban terrorists, among them suicide bombers, attacked the InterContinental hotel in Afghanistan's capital.

Report: US Kills Al-Qaeda's Military Leader - Ilyas Kashmiri

The United States has scored another major victory in the war on global jihad with the targeting killing of Al-Qaeda's Muhommad Ilyas Kashmiri.

58 Killed In Pakistan Fighting

A day-long battle in northern Pakistan leaves 23 soldiers, 35 militants dead in a region where US military officials have long pressed for action.

Bus Blast in Pakistan Leaves 7 Dead

Terrorists have struck in Pakistan for the second time in two days, killing seven people and wounding at least 20 others on a civilian bus.

Jordan: Terrorists Charged for Taliban Plot

Four PA-born terrorists are on trial in Jordan for recruiting for the Taliban.

Terrorists on Rampage: Burn UN Tankers, Target British Embassy

Taliban and Al-Qaeda terrorists are on a rampage, burning 10 UN tankers and targeting the British embassy in Yemen with rockets.

Afghanistan Oil Discovery May Mean New Funds for Al-Qaeda

The recent discovery of oil in Afghanistan may have made the country a richer target for the Al Qaeda terrorist group.

UN: More Deaths Because of Taliban

Data released by the United Nations shows an increase in civilian deaths by terrorist forces in Afghanistan during the first 6 months of 2010.

Times Sq Bomber: Attack on US is Revenge for Oppressed Muslims

A video clip by Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad broadcast on an Arabic TV channel shows that the United States is a target of militant Islam.

Britain Marks 300 Dead Soldiers in War in Afghanistan

Britain announced the death of its 300th soldier in Afghanistan on Monday in yet another sign that the NATO-led invasion is crumbling.

Taliban on the Defense in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Pakistani forces announce success in counterterrorist operations as coalition troops continue fight in Afghanistan.

Largest Military Operation in Afghanistan in 10 Years

US and UK-led forces have launched the most intensive military operation in almost 10 years against the Taliban in Afghanistan.