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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Afghan Taliban praises new leader in effort to rally ranks
August 7, 2015
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Afghan Taliban praises new leader in effort to rally ranks

An Afghan shop clerk shows a calendar with pictures of Afghan leaders in addition to…

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Police say truck bomb in Kabul kills 8 people, wounds 128
August 6, 2015
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Police say truck bomb in Kabul kills 8 people, wounds 128

A massive early-morning bomb blast in the Afghan capital killed at least seven civilians and…

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Eight killed, 12 wounded in Kabul suicide bomber attack
August 6, 2015
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Eight killed, 12 wounded in Kabul suicide bomber attack

UNAMA attributed 70 per cent of civilian casualties to “anti-government elements” including the Taliban.

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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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Suicide truck bomb kills 8, wounds 12
August 6, 2015
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Suicide truck bomb kills 8, wounds 12

An Afghan security guard inspects the site of a truck bombing attack in Logar province,…

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Is Haqqani network chief dead?
August 6, 2015
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Is Haqqani network chief dead?

The Afghan Taliban issued a statement under Mullah Omar’s name on July 15 in which…

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