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Taliban Truce Seems in Flux in Pakistan - New York Times Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:38:37 GMT

guardian.co.uk

Taliban Truce Seems in Flux in Pakistan New York Times, United States By JANE PERLEZ and ISMAIL KHAN ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A provincial government official in the disputed area of Swat announced details of what he called a “permanent cease-fire” with the Taliban on Saturday. But hours later, the most powerful Taliban ... Pakistan seeks lasting Swat truce BBC News Pakistan Taliban say will review ceasefire in Swat Reuters Pakistan says truce agreed with Taliban in Swat The Associated Press CNN - Xinhua all 1,179 news articles

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Suicide bomber kills 28 people in Pakistan - San Francisco Chronicle Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:40:54 GMT

BBC News

Suicide bomber kills 28 people in Pakistan San Francisco Chronicle,  USA A suicide bomber killed at least 28 people Friday and injured dozens more in a town near Pakistan's tribal areas, the latest in an escalating series of attacks targeting the country's Shiite Muslim minority. The attack, aimed at the funeral procession ... Bomb kills 30 at Shiite funeral in Pakistan The Associated Press Bomb Kills Dozens at Shiite Funeral in Pakistan Washington Post Suicide bomber kills 28 as sectarian violence grows in Pakistan guardian.co.uk New York Times - Voice of America all 851 news articles

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Obama's biggest challenges in Afghanistan - Los Angeles Times Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:08:10 GMT

BBC News

Obama's biggest challenges in Afghanistan Los Angeles Times, CA But the thorniest problems still await him: persuading militants to lay down their arms; coaxing help from allies; and eliminating extremist havens on the Afghan-Pakistan border. Many officials believe Obama has one primary shot at remaking ... Video: Former Afghan minister criticial of Karzai - 20 Feb 09 AlJazeeraEnglish Afghan deaths...Pakistan update....Obama on economy... | KXNet.com ... KXMC A Three-Pronged Bet on 'AFPAK' Washington Post OpEdNews - New York Times all 3,329 news articles

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Report: Obama Expanding Pakistan Missile Strikes - FOXNews Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:28:48 GMT

AFP

Report: Obama Expanding Pakistan Missile Strikes FOXNews Recent missile strikes demonstrate the Obama Administration's widening of the Pakistan campaign and the use of US spy agencies against terrorism suspects. With two US missile strikes in Pakistan over the past week, the Obama Administration has expanded ... Obama Expands Missile Strikes Inside Pakistan New York Times Obama broadens US targets in Pakistan: report AFP Obama stepping up Pakistan drone strikes United Press International Houston Chronicle - PRESS TV all 94 news articles

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Pakistan: Mother of captive American issues appeal - The Associated Press Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:10:24 GMT

The Southern Ledger

Pakistan: Mother of captive American issues appeal The Associated Press QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — The mother of an American kidnapped in Pakistan pleaded for his freedom in a message released Saturday, describing her son as a "very gentle person" devoted to his humanitarian work. In the family's first public appeal, ... Mother appeals for release of US hostage in Pakistan Reuters India UN Again Appeals for Release of UN Official in Pakistan Voice of America UN renews appeal for release of abducted official in Pakistan Xinhua AFP - The Associated Press all 263 news articles

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UK agents 'colluded with torture in Pakistan' - guardian.co.uk Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:01:42 GMT

BBC News

UK agents 'colluded with torture in Pakistan' guardian.co.uk, UK In the study, which will be published next month by the civil liberties group Human Rights Watch, at least 10 Britons are identified who have been allegedly tortured in Pakistan and subsequently questioned by UK intelligence officials. ... Guantanamo man 'can settle in UK' BBC News MI5 knew we were torturing British terror suspects, reveal ... Daily Mail Guantánamo Detainee Can Return to Britain New York Times Voice of America - The Associated Press all 696 news articles

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Pakistan taking steps in right direction: Hillary - Daily Times Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:44:07 GMT

China Daily

Pakistan taking steps in right direction: Hillary Daily Times, Pakistan LAHORE: The United States has assured Pakistan of continued support for efforts to eliminate terrorism and extremism, a private TV channel reported on Saturday. According to the channel, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton telephoned President Asif ... China vows to advance relations with Pakistan Xinhua Zardari wants Chinese model of agriculture in Pakistan The News International Pakistan's Zardari discusses agriculture, hydropower in China Monsters and Critics.com Associated Press of Pakistan - Daily Times all 254 news articles

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Blast on Pakistan supply line to US troops kills 1 - The Associated Press Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:30:17 GMT

PRESS TV

Blast on Pakistan supply line to US troops kills 1 The Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — An official says a roadside bomb apparently targeting an oil tanker exploded along a Pakistani supply line used by US-led troops in Afghanistan. Local government official Ameer Zada Khan says one person died and two people ... analysis: Towards a regional approach —Dr Hasan-Askari Rizvi Daily Times Taliban "using advanced SAS rifle against Pakistan army" Telegraph.co.uk NATO supply tanker attacked in NW Pakistan CCTV Pakistan Daily - PRESS TV all 81 news articles

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Sri Lanka flay Pakistan in first cricket Test - AFP Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:00:31 GMT

SuperSport

Sri Lanka flay Pakistan in first cricket Test AFP KARACHI (AFP) — Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Samaraweera hit punishing hundreds to lead Sri Lanka's run charge against Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test here on Saturday as the tourists reached 406-3. Jayawardene was unbeaten on 136 -- his ... Sri Lanka bats first against Pakistan International Herald Tribune Cricket-Pakistan v Sri Lanka - scoreboard Reuters UK Jayawardene and Samaraweera hammer Pakistan CricInfo.com Sunday Observer - The Nation, Pakistan all 704 news articles

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India's home-grown terror dilemma - BBC News Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:28:56 GMT

BBC News

India's home-grown terror dilemma BBC News, UK India's response to the attacks has been to pile international pressure on Pakistan, and review its own security arrangements. But is the focus on external threats overshadowing other serious issues? "India has always faced very severe threats, ... FBI chief to land in India in first week of March Indian Express Pakistan's dealings disturb neighbour GulfNews FBI to question Mumbai suspects held in Pak Times of India NDTV.com - Jakarta Post all 142 news articles