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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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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Why no one believes it when Taliban leader Mohammad Omar ‘dies’
August 6, 2015
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Why no one believes it when Taliban leader Mohammad Omar ‘dies’

Taliban spokesman Qari Yousef Ahmadi, quoted by Sky News, said that Mullah Omar was “still…

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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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Taliban leader Mullah Omar was treated in Pakistani city?
August 6, 2015
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Taliban leader Mullah Omar was treated in Pakistani city?

Only two weeks ago, the Taliban released an Eid message attributed to Mullah Omar calling…

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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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Kerry: critics of Iran deal spinning fantasy, urges approval
August 6, 2015
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Kerry: critics of Iran deal spinning fantasy, urges approval

Among other issues, lawmakers said they wanted more information about the timing of sanctions relief…

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Worldwide Monetary Fund is participating fully in — European Commission
August 6, 2015
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Worldwide Monetary Fund is participating fully in — European Commission

Greece’s Andreas Vazaios competes in the semi-finals of the men’s 200m individual medley swimming event…

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