Al-Qaida showing smaller presence in Afghanistan; revival unclear if Taliban regain powerKABUL — Al-Qaida’s role in Afghanistan has faded after eight years of war. Pakistan braces for more suicide bombings ahead of expected offensive against TalibanISLAMABAD — Pakistan braced for more militant attacks ahead of an anticipated offensive against a Taliban stronghold, as the insurgents said they bombed a U.N. relief agency because international aid work was not in “the interest of Muslims.” Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for blast at UN food agency that killed 5
Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for deadly blast at UN food agencyISLAMABAD — Taliban militants claimed responsibility Tuesday for the deadly suicide bombing at the U.N. food agency’s heavily fortified compound in Islamabad, saying international relief work in Pakistan was not in “the interest of Muslims.” Pakistan interior minister blames Taliban for bombing offices of UN food agencyISLAMABAD — Pakistan blamed Taliban militants Tuesday for the deadly suicide bombing at the U.N. food agency’s heavily fortified compound in the capital as authorities detained some of the guards posted outside to try to determine how the attacker gained entry. Extradition hearing begins for Canadian accused of supplying al-Qaida with weaponsTORONTO — A Canadian man facing extradition to the United States denied allegations on Monday that he supplied al-Qaida with weapons and conspired to kill Americans in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Suicide bomber’s ploy to skip through security at UN office in Pakistan _ he needed a bathroomISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber who killed five staffers at the U.N. food agency’s headquarters in Pakistan on Monday was dressed as a security officer and allowed to enter the heavily guarded building after he asked to use the bathroom. Head of Pakistani Taliban relaxed, amiable as he cracks jokes, vows revenge for US airstrikesSARAROGHA, Pakistan — Flanked by heavily armed fighters, the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban sat on a blue blanket, amiable and relaxed as he cracked jokes and mixed in threats of vengeance for deadly U.S. airstrikes. UN chief Ban says attacks on UN building in Pakistan a ‘heinous crime’GENEVA — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned a suicide bombing at the U.N. food agency’s Pakistan headquarters that killed five people. Hakimullah Mehsud surfaces, ends speculations of his deathSARAROGHA - Newly appointed Pak-Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud met with reporters in Pakistan’s tribal areas, ending speculations on his death. Suicide bomber kills 5 at UN food program offices in Pakistani capital
Suicide bomber kills 3 at World Food Program offices in Pakistani capitalISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up Monday in the lobby of the U.N. food agency in Islamabad, killing three people just a day after the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban vowed fresh attacks to avenge U.S missile strikes in the northwest, police and witnesses said. Suicide bomber kills 3 at WFP offices in Pakistani capitalISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up Monday in the lobby of the U.N. food agency in Islamabad, killing three people just a day after the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban vowed fresh attacks to avenge U.S missile strikes in the northwest, police and witnesses said. UN temporarily closes offices in Pakistan after attack in capital kills 3 peopleISLAMABAD — The United Nations says it has temporarily closed its offices in Pakistan following the attack on the World Food Program office in the capital of Islamabad. UN shuts offices in Pakistan after attack in capital kills 3 peopleISLAMABAD — The United Nations says it has temporarily closed its offices in Pakistan following the attack on the World Food Program office in the capital of Islamabad. 2 NATO soldiers including 1 American die in latest Afghan fightingKABUL — Bombs killed two NATO troopers, including one American, following the deadliest attack against U.S. forces in Afghanistan in more than a year, military officials said Monday. Analysis: Obama’s campaign commitment to Afghan war is coming up against harsh realityNEW YORK — As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama denounced the war in Iraq, saying there is no military solution there. Now he may be forced to decide there is no military solution in Afghanistan, either. Suicide bomber attacks WFP office in Pakistani capital; 3 killedISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up in the lobby of the World Food Program in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Monday, killing three people and wounding several others, police and witnesses said. Bomb explosion at World Food Program office in the Pakistani capital kills 2ISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up in the lobby of the World Food Program in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Monday, killing three people and wounding several others, police and witnesses said. Explosion at World Food Program office in the Pakistani capital kills 2ISLAMABAD — A bomb inside the offices of the World Food Program in the Pakistani capital killed at least two people and wounded several others Monday, police and witnesses said. Explosion at World Food Program office in the Pakistani capital kills 1ISLAMABAD — A bomb inside the offices of the World Food Program in the Pakistani capital killed at least one person and wounded six others Monday, police and witnesses said. Explosion rocks UN office in the Pakistani capital, casualties fearedISLAMABAD — An explosion inside the offices of the World Food Program in the Pakistani capital wounded six people Monday, police and witnesses said. Media reports said a foreigner had been killed. Media reports say an explosion has occurred outside a UN office in the Pakistani capitalISLAMABAD — Media reports say an explosion has occurred outside the offices of the World Food Program in the Pakistani capital. Head of Pakistani Taliban speaks to reporters, vows attacks on US, PakistanSARAROGHA, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban’s new leader met with reporters in the country’s tribal areas for the first time since winning control of the militants and vowed to retaliate against the U.S. and Pakistan for drone attacks along the Afghan border. 8 US soldiers die in militant attack on outposts in remote eastern AfghanistanKABUL — Hundreds of insurgents armed with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades stormed a pair of remote outposts near the Pakistan border, killing eight U.S. soldiers and capturing more than 20 Afghan security troops in the deadliest assault against U.S. forces in more than a year, military officials said. Billions in US military aid never reached Pakistan army, Pakistani generals sayISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The United States has long suspected that much of the billions of dollars it has sent Pakistan to battle militants has been diverted to the domestic economy and other causes, such as fighting India. Obama national security adviser says Afghanistan not in imminent danger of falling to TalibanWASHINGTON — Afghanistan is not in imminent danger of falling to the Taliban, President Barack Obama’s national security adviser said Sunday as he downplayed worries that the insurgency could set up a renewed sanctuary for al-Qaida. Report: Indian coast guard detains North Korean ship headed to PakistanNEW DELHI — India’s coast guard has detained a North Korean ship headed for Pakistan after it dropped anchor in Indian waters without permission, a news agency reported Sunday. Pakistani security forces report killing 9 militants, including 2 commanders, in Swat ValleyISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces killed nine militants, including two commanders, in weekend battles in the northwestern Swat Valley, the military said Sunday. 8 US soldiers, 7 Afghans killed in militia attack on outposts in remote eastern AfghanistanKABUL — Militant fighters streaming from an Afghan village and a mosque attacked a pair of remote outposts near the Pakistani border, killing eight U.S. soldiers and as many as seven Afghan forces in one of the fiercest battles of the eight-year war. |
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