Afghan Taliban Confirm Mullah Omar’s Death
August 12, 2015
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Afghan Taliban Confirm Mullah Omar’s Death

Afghanistan’s government said it regretted the postponement of the second formal face-to-face meeting with the…

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Eight more confirmed dead in Kabul US base attack
August 12, 2015
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Eight more confirmed dead in Kabul US base attack

The Taliban face growing internal divisions afterMansour was announced as the new head of the…

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Afghan peace talks with Taliban postponed
August 11, 2015
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Afghan peace talks with Taliban postponed

Mullah Omar led the Taliban for the nearly 20 years and has been the binding…

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Reports of Haqqani network founder’s death, but family denies
August 10, 2015
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Reports of Haqqani network founder’s death, but family denies

Mansoor grew up in Maiwand district of Kandahar province in Afghanistan, and lived not far…

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Nine people killed in Afghan attack
August 10, 2015
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Nine people killed in Afghan attack

A Kabul police official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized…

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Barrage of bombings in Afghanistan kill 50 and leave hundreds injured
August 10, 2015
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Barrage of bombings in Afghanistan kill 50 and leave hundreds injured

Two massive attacks in Kabul on Friday, one near a government and military complex in…

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Afghan president calls on Pakistan to rein in Taliban
August 10, 2015
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Afghan president calls on Pakistan to rein in Taliban

Motmaen said Mullah Mansour had been practically in charge of all organisational matters for five…

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White House: Omar’s Death Gives Afghans Chance For Peace
August 9, 2015
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White House: Omar’s Death Gives Afghans Chance For Peace

The Tolonews website runs a story on its front page reporting about news of the…

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Taliban Name New Leader
August 9, 2015
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Taliban Name New Leader

The statement appears to have spurred speculation throughout the ranks of the Taliban, and the…

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Taliban confirms Mullah Omar’s death, succession
August 8, 2015
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Taliban confirms Mullah Omar’s death, succession

The editorial wondered what impact the death of Mullah Omar will have on the Taliban…

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