Taliban claim Kabul academy attack, dozens killed or wounded
August 8, 2015
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Taliban claim Kabul academy attack, dozens killed or wounded

Unlike the attack on the police station, the Taliban did not claim responsibility for the…

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Can a dead Mullah Omar kill Taliban peace talks?
August 7, 2015
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Can a dead Mullah Omar kill Taliban peace talks?

The Taliban announced Mullah Akhtar Mansour as their new leader on Friday, marking a historic…

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White House says circumstances of Taliban leader’s death remain uncertain
August 7, 2015
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White House says circumstances of Taliban leader’s death remain uncertain

For some Mansour was the obvious choice to succeed Mullah Omar, the one-eyed warrior-cleric who…

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New Afghan Taliban chief keeps hope alive for Pakistan-brokered — News analysis
August 7, 2015
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New Afghan Taliban chief keeps hope alive for Pakistan-brokered — News analysis

The Taliban introduced that Mullah Mansoor was their new chief on Thursday and launched a…

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Taliban: Mullah Omar died of an illness some time ago
August 7, 2015
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Taliban: Mullah Omar died of an illness some time ago

The appointment of Mansour, seen as a pragmatist and a proponent of peace talks, comes…

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White House says Mullah Omar death reports are credible
August 6, 2015
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White House says Mullah Omar death reports are credible

Afghanistan’s main intelligence agency said Wednesday that the reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar has…

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Mullah Omar’s death mysterious: Pakistani daily
August 6, 2015
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Mullah Omar’s death mysterious: Pakistani daily

The announcement of Omar’s death threw into disarray a fledgling peace process fostered by neighboring…

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US lauds Pakistan’s role in Afghan reconciliation process
August 6, 2015
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US lauds Pakistan’s role in Afghan reconciliation process

The commanders said the long-time deputy of the deceased Mullah Omar was elected at a…

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US calls reports of Mulla Omar’s death “credible”
August 6, 2015
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US calls reports of Mulla Omar’s death “credible”

Afghanistan’s main intelligence agency said Wednesday that the reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar has…

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Afghanistan: Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar dead for 2 years
August 6, 2015
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Afghanistan: Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar dead for 2 years

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan official said Wednesday his government is examining claims that reclusive…

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