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A man reads a newspaper containing news about Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour at a stall in Peshawar, Pakistan, May 23, 2016. Reuters


Speculation over New Taliban Chief’s Photo

Speculation over New Taliban Chief’s Photo

Kabul-The photo of the Afghan Taliban chieftain has triggered a flurry of speculation over the motive behind its release soon after Haibatullah Akhundzada was appointed as the group’s leader. Only a grainy image of Mullah Omar, the insurgent group’s secretive...
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An Afghan man reads a local newspaper at a news stand carrying a headline about the new leader of the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)


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In this undated image released by the FBI, Mullah Mohammed Omar is seen in a wanted poster. (FBI via AP, File)


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This June 18, 2013 file photo shows a general view of Taliban office in Doha before the official opening in Doha, Qatar. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)


Taliban leader says still willing to talk

Taliban leader says still willing to talk

Kabul, AP—The Taliban’s reclusive leader said Tuesday that his group was willing to start peace negotiations, even as he urged more attacks—including insider shootings by government security forces—on foreign troops. In a wide-ranging emailed message, Mullah...
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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


Opinion: The Dangers of Presidential Rule

Opinion: The Dangers of Presidential Rule

This week, Afghans started registering for their next presidential election in an atmosphere that could hardly be described as enthusiastic. The prospects of the election are the subject of great speculation. Some doubt it will actually take place. Others fear the...