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An Afghan security force keeps watch near the entrance gate of the Presidential palace in Kabul on June 25, 2013. Source: AFP Photo/Shah Marai

Afghan Taliban attack in Kabul throws peace talks into further doubt

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 25, 2013 | World

Kabul, Reuters—Taliban militants attacked key buildings near Afghanistan’s presidential palace and the US CIA headquarters in Kabul, a brazen assault that could derail attempts for peace talks to end 12 years of war. The Taliban, who have said they are willing...

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Afghan policemen stand at the site of a suicide bombing in front of the provincial council building in the city of Pul-e-Khumri, capital of northern Baghlan Province on May 20, 2013. Source: AFP Photo/Sher Mohammad Jahesh

Suicide bomber kills 14 at Afghan province council

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 20, 2013 | World

Kabul, AP—A suicide bomber struck outside a provincial council headquarters in northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing the council chief and at least 13 others, authorities said. The Taliban insurgency quickly claimed responsibility. Baghlan provincial council leader...

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, May 4, 2013. Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul

Afghan President Says CIA Payments to Continue

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 5, 2013 | World

Kabul, AP— Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Saturday that the CIA’s station chief in Kabul has assured him that regular funding the US intelligence agency gives his government will not be cut off. He said the Afghan government had been receiving funds from...

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks at a gathering of women to mark International Women’s Day, in Kabul on March 10, 2013. (AFP)

Karzai Claims Qatar Hosting US-Taliban Talks

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 10, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—A US official has denied Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s statement that senior US and Taliban leaders have resumed their negotiations suspended a year ago in Qatar. “Senior leaders of the Taliban and the Americans are engaged in talks in...