Pakistan PM to visit Qatar to talk Afghan peace (AP)

news 04-FEB-12

Afghan police: Man kills wife for giving birth to daughter instead of son

cnn 31-JAN-12

Karzai thanks UK for 'sacrifice'

bbc 29-JAN-12

Nicolas Sarkozy and Hamid Karzai to push for early Afghanistan handover

telegraph 27-JAN-12

3 killed in suicide explosion in Afghanistan

cnn 26-JAN-12

AP Exclusive: US Talks to Afghan Insurgent Group

ABCnews 23-JAN-12

Afghan government hints at Taliban talks

cnn 22-JAN-12

France suspends Afghan operations after killings

montrealgazette 21-JAN-12

Avalanches kill 29 in northeastern Afghanistan

ynetnews 19-JAN-12

After 6 months of famine Somali men return to farm (AP)

news 19-JAN-12

3 men in NC terror ring get 15-45 years in prison (AP)

news 13-JAN-12

Afghanistan agrees with US-Taliban talks

TheFrontierPost 04-JAN-12

Taliban say office in Qatar has been agreed (Reuters)

news 03-JAN-12

Afghan 'soldier' shoots dead two Nato troops

sundaymail 30-DEC-11

Afghanistan sets rules for Taliban office in Qatar

cnn 27-DEC-11

Gunman opens fire on NATO troops in Afghanistan

washtimes 26-DEC-11

VP Biden Says that 'The Taliban, Per Se, Is Not Our Enemy'

ABCnews 19-DEC-11

Somalia’s Rebels Embrace Twitter as a Weapon

IHT 15-DEC-11

Karzai cancels UK trip after attacks

cnn 07-DEC-11

Obama expresses 'condolences' to Pakistan's president

cnn 04-DEC-11

Pakistani PM issues warning to U.S.

cnn 28-NOV-11

Security tight for Afghan meeting

bbc 15-NOV-11

Taliban spokesman 'arrested in Afghanistan'

telegraph 14-NOV-11

Afghan civilians killed by roadside bomb

aljazeera 12-NOV-11

Up to 70 insurgents killed in Afghanistan

CBSnews 09-NOV-11

10 killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan: politician

montrealgazette 08-NOV-11

Blast near mosque in Afghanistan

RTERadio 06-NOV-11

Mullah Omar's Eid message for Taliban: Protect civilians or face punishment

tribune 05-NOV-11

‘Kabul attack not to change US’ strategy’

TheFrontierPost 03-NOV-11

Israel takes punitive measures after UNESCO vote

euronews 02-NOV-11

US: militants have operated too long from Pakistan (AP)

news 21-OCT-11

Angry Pakistan rejects Afghan charges on Rabbani (Reuters)

news 03-OCT-11

Syria 'on edge of civil war' warns Assad opposition in call for international protection

dailymail 03-OCT-11

Syrian opposition forms united front

aljazeera 02-OCT-11

'Pakistani' killed ex-Afghan president

aljazeera 02-OCT-11

Karzai seeks peace talks with Pakistan, not Taliban

cnn 01-OCT-11

Karzai gives up on Taliban talks

bbc 30-SEP-11

The Foreign Minister has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kabul and said Islamabad is fully committed to promoting

ptvworldnews 28-SEP-11

Killing of former Afghan President Rabbani imperils Taliban peace talks (The Christian Science Monitor)

news 21-SEP-11

Haqqani 'link to Pakistan state'

bbc 17-SEP-11

Militants fire on central Kabul, including U.S. Embassy

cnn 13-SEP-11

:U.S. — Backed Afghan Infiltration in Pakistan

watchingamerica 04-SEP-11

Gilani pledges across the board action for Karachi peace

app 31-AUG-11

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has directed the Sindh Governor to take indiscriminate action against the culprits inv

ptvworldnews 18-AUG-11

Afghan police recover bodies of 8 security troops (AP)

news 13-AUG-11

Taliban denies texting Mullah Omar's death, blames hacking

latimes 20-JUL-11

6 civilians killed in NATO-led raid, Afghan officials say

cnn 14-JUL-11

Officials: Afghan president's half-brother shot dead

cnn 12-JUL-11

Govt respects public mandate of other political parties, expects same: PM

app 06-JUL-11

Rescue 1122 conducts 32359 rescue operations in June

app 02-JUL-11

Bangladesh landslide deaths rise

channelnewsasia 02-JUL-11

British Foreign Secretary calls on President Zardari, bilateral relations discussed

Infopak 01-JUL-11

Afghan central bank governor flees country over Kabul Bank scandal

telegraph 28-JUN-11

[ reports that]: baseless allegations

dawn 04-FEB-12

[ said]: How can I go back? There is no reason to back when there is still a war,

news 19-JAN-12

[ said]: How can I go back? There is no reason to [go] back when there is still a war,

news24 19-JAN-12

[-said]: Pay attention to the life and property of civilians so that ... your jihad activities will not become a cause for destruction of property and loss of life of people,

AP 18-JAN-12

[said:]: This is the first time I have voted in elections. This is the first time I can guarantee that there will be no fraud and vote rigging. I used to work at the electoral commission so I knew that my vote would not influence the results because those who nominated themselves and then went on to win a seat were well known. That’s why I didn’t participate back then.

xinhuanet_en 29-NOV-11

[ said]: We lost 2-1 in the first leg match because we played against opponents we hardly knew they (Stars) were well organized both individually and as a team, and their goalkeeper (Juma Kaseja) was terrific throughout,

allafrica 15-NOV-11

[ said]: The regime is expending all its firepower on the north,

guardian 11-NOV-11

[-said]: Our courageous Mujahideen holy warriors have been engaging in Jihad holy war against a cruel and incursive enemy for a noble cause and presenting countless sacrifices on this path every day,

irishsun 06-NOV-11

[-said]: Those Taleban and mujahedeens whose actions cause deaths among peaceful civilians will have to face Shariah justice,

rian 05-NOV-11

[-said]: Our courageous Mujahideen (holy warriors) have been engaging in Jihad (holy war) against a cruel and incursive enemy for a noble cause and presenting countless sacrifices on this path every day,

xinhuanet_en 05-NOV-11

[-said]: The Mujahideen have to take every step to protect the lives and wealth of ordinary people in accordance with their religious responsibility,

xinhuanet_en 05-NOV-11

[-said]: Scholars should be employed every now and then to preach protection of civilian life, wealth and honour to mujahedin and promote virtue,

javno 04-NOV-11

[ said]: Kenya has welcomed us with open arms, sheltering us when we were refugees, we therefore cannot pay back that friendly gesture by refusing them to go after enemies who are constantly attacking their country, targeting tourists and setting off bombs to kill and inflict harm on their people

standardmedia 31-OCT-11

[-said]: even in the wrong size,

news24 23-OCT-11

[ said]: The influx of coast aspirants running for the chairmanship race has thrown chances of the region clinching the top position into disarray as the local delegates are divided down the middle,

allafrica 29-SEP-11

[ said]: There is no medicine, no food, no electricity. It is a disaster,

montrealgazette 29-SEP-11

[-said last month that]: feel more pain before you get to a real readiness to reconcile.

tribune 21-SEP-11

[said that:]: every legitimate option can be considered

wsj 08-SEP-11

[-warns]: We advise all countries, including the neighbors, not to become part of any colonialist game concerning the future of Afghanistan, because this will serve no one's interests,

rferl 02-SEP-11

[-said]: Afghanistan has vast arable land, rich mines and high potential of energy resources, therefore, we can make investments,

phantis 29-AUG-11

[ said]: This is our first major international tournament and we want to use it to mature in the sport,

allafrica 08-AUG-11

[-has told]: a spent force

radiofranceinternationale 01-JUL-11

[ commented]: Since its launch, the tournament enjoyed great sportsmanship and competitive spirit between the participating teams, and has also had a rather impressive turnout that further compounded this exhilarating atmosphere,

albawaba 26-JUN-11

[ said]: Most victims of terrorism require transfusions. Treating the wounded is a life-saving procedure which requires a lot of blood bags,

ipsnews 09-JUN-11

[-said]: We still have 523 pints donated by people during the bomb attacks. We used to have problems getting blood, but now people have realised that they can save innocent victims,

ipsnews 09-JUN-11

[claims:]: pure propaganda

iafrica 23-MAY-11

[ adding that]: is not possible at all,

globalsecurity 23-MAY-11

[ said]: Here in the south, especially, it won't affect operations by the Taliban; he wasn't the one running things,

latimes 02-MAY-11

[-recalled]: I do not remember that I have slept for more than two continues hours in the night for the past year,

peopledaily 02-MAY-11

[said:]: Our cooperation with King Hussein Cancer Foundation comes as part of our continuous efforts to support various health issues in Jordan.

albawaba 03-APR-11

[ said]: We are only looking for a comfortable place to sleep, sometimes the temperature in our houses is so high you cannot sleep,

dailytimesPK 23-MAR-11

[-told]: My information about their capture, which occurred nearly a week ago, is based on national intelligence sources,

EgyptianGazette 15-MAR-11

[ said]: I’m so proud to be Egyptian and I can’t believe to this moment what happened,

EgyptianGazette 14-MAR-11

[ says]: They should hold themselves up and fill themselves with courage. God shall support them and give them victory,

EgyptianGazette 10-MAR-11

[ said]: Gadhafi sowed dissention and hostility among the tribes,

theglobeandmail 08-MAR-11

[ admits]: This league is a new and strange thing for we Palestinians,

kuwaittimes 23-FEB-11

[ said]: The monarch is caught in between. He wants reforms but what are the reforms that can satisfy his tribal power base and also appease Jordanians of Palestinian origin?

thestar 22-FEB-11

Allen [-said]: Mullah Omar (Taliban leader) has lost all control over Taliban insurgents, otherwise he would immediately denounce these attacks and order his ‘forces’ to stop attacking innocent Afghan civilians,

tribune 19-JAN-12

Allen [-said]: Mullah Omar [Taliban leader] has lost all control over Taliban insurgents, otherwise he would immediately denounce these attacks and order his ‘forces’ to stop attacking innocent Afghan civilians,

scmp 19-JAN-12

Allen [-said]: [Taliban leader Mohammad] Mullah Omar has lost all control over Taliban insurgents, otherwise he would immediately denounce these attacks and order his forces to stop attacking innocent Afghan civilians,

aljazeera 18-JAN-12

Bruce Riedel [ said]: The judgment that the Quetta Shura and Mullah Omar remain committed to a military victory and not political reconciliation is probably right,

trust 13-JAN-12

Allen [-said]: If Mullah Omar is serious about his call upon the Taliban to eliminate acts against civilians, he too should condemn this publicly,

npr 06-NOV-11

Karzai [-told]: I have failed to find address for my brother Mulla Omar and we will now hold talks with Pakistan as Taliban representative,

xinhuanet_en 30-OCT-11

Haqqani [-said]: Why can’t we just talk to these people and get a settlement? Absolutely, we’ love to do it. If you have Mullah Omar’s address please send him a letter on our behalf to come to the table,

TheFrontierPost 30-OCT-11

Haqqani [-said]: Why can’t we just talk to these people and get a settlement? Absolutely, we’d love to do it. If you have (Taliban leader) Mullah Omar’s address please send him a letter on our behalf to come to the table,

tribune 29-OCT-11

Haqqani [-said]: Why can't we just talk to these people and get a settlement? Absolutely, we'd love to do it. If you have (Taliban leader) Mullah Omar's address please send him a letter on our behalf to come to the table,

trust 29-OCT-11

Karzai [said:]: [Taliban leader] Mullah Omar doesn't have an address... their peace emissary turns out to be a killer, whom should we talk to?

bbc 03-OCT-11

Karzai [-asked]: Mullah Omar doesn’t have an address… their peace emissary turns out to be a killer, whom should we talk to?

tribune 02-OCT-11

Karzai [-asked]: Mullah Omar doesn't have an address... their peace emissary turns out to be a killer, whom should we talk to?

indiatimes 02-OCT-11

Karzai [-said]: I cannot find Mullah Mohammad Omar,

japantoday 02-OCT-11

Karzai [ said]: I do not have any other answer except to say the other side of the peace talks must be Pakistan, because I cannot find Mullah Mohammed Omar, I cannot find the Taliban Shura, a messenger came from them and killed and there is no reaction from them,

aljazeera 01-OCT-11

al-Faisal [-said]: I think now frankly Mullah Omar is extraneous,

news 07-SEP-11

Brad Adams [ said]: The Taliban’s use of children as suicide bombers is not only sickening, but it makes a mockery of Mullah Omar’s claim to protect children and civilians,

reliefweb 01-SEP-11

Qari Yusuf Ahmadi [saying:]: Leadership council of IEA [Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan] announces that Amir al-Mumineen [Commander of the Faithful, i.e. Mullah Omar] has passed away. May mighty God bless him.

jamestown 29-JUL-11

Zabihullah Mujahid [said:]: Leadership council of IEA (Islamic emirate of Afghanistan) announces that Ameer-ul-Mumineen (Mullah Omar) has passed away. May mighty God bless him.

news24 20-JUL-11

Graham [-asked]: Is Mullah Omar in Pakistan?

cnn 29-JUN-11

Gates [-said]: Well, I think first question we have is who represents Mullah Omar? Who really represents the Taliban? We don't want to end up having a conversation at some point with somebody who's basically a freelancer,

upi 19-JUN-11

Mashal [said:]: we cannot confirm his (Mullah Omar) death until his body is found.

peopledaily 24-MAY-11

Mashal [-said]: Our sources and senior Taliban commanders have confirmed that they have not been able to contact Mullah Omar,

latimes 23-MAY-11

Petraeus [-said]: The deal between the Afghan Taliban and al-Qaida was between Mullah Omar and Osama bin Laden, not the organizations,

newschannel5 08-MAY-11

Mohammed Hashim [ says]: Those who asked Mullah Omar to hand over bin Laden and save the Islamic Emirate in 2001 will probably ask Mullah Omar again to break ties with Al Qaeda,

news 08-MAY-11

Mills [-said]: If I was Mullah Omar I would certainly be worried. It shows the Americans are focused,

financialexpress 06-MAY-11

Mohammed Hashim [ says]: Those who asked Mullah Omar to handover bin Laden and save the Islamic Emirate in 2001 will probably ask Mullah Omar again to break ties with Al Qaeda,

csmonitor 05-MAY-11

Haqqani [-said]: Today I'm going to say since the American intelligence is so convinced about Mullah Omar's location and they do have the means, much better and superior means of finding things out, we have to take this intelligence more seriously and work together with the Americans to locate Mullah Omar and everybody else connected not only to the 9/11 plot but also to the whole concept of global terrorism,

indiatimes 04-MAY-11

Frattini [-said]: In our opinion, the next object should be Mullah Omar, but the goal of our decisive actions, which we continue to develop as an international coalition against terrorism, is the elimination of all terrorist centers,

rian 02-MAY-11

Bashir [-said]: It's between the Americans and the [Afghan] opposition. But we don't know who the opposition is. To start with it was al-Qaida and the Taliban. Now it's al-Qaida affiliates and other groups. So who do you talk to? Is it Mullah Omar? Are there preconditions or end conditions? We need to sort this out,

guardian 12-APR-11

Pickering [ said]: Who speaks for the Taliban? It is not, as we all know, a universally tightly bound organization where it is easy to find a single speaker, although my sense is that on questions theological and maybe political, Mullah Omar and perhaps the association with the so-called Quetta Shura provides an initial base for discussions,

voanews 23-MAR-11

Gates [-told]: Just speaking personally, I'd be very surprised to see a reconciliation with Mullah Omar,

EgyptianGazette 15-MAR-11