Pakistan maintains complex relations in battle against Taliban

Pakistan maintains complex relations in battle against Taliban


Pakistan maintains complex relations in battle against Taliban

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 12:12 PM PDT

The recent capture of the Afghan Taliban's second in command seemed to signal a turning point in Pakistan, an indication that its intelligence agency had gone from providing help to cracking down on the militant Islamist group.



Augusta’s Course Presents Third-Round Challenges

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:30 AM PDT

With the breezes blowing out of the northwest, the pins were set in some challenging spots from the first hole.


Sports of The Times: On the Treadmill in Afghanistan, on the Road to Boston

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:30 AM PDT

Paul Zeizel, who turns 55 on Monday, is training in Afghanistan for the Boston Marathon.


Ten die as Russian helicopter hit by avalanche

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:24 AM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Ten people were killed when a helicopter carrying snowboarders was hit by an avalanche after landing on a ski slope in Russia's Far East, a spokeswoman for the Emergency Ministry said Saturday.


Deaths in Thailand street clashes

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:07 AM PDT

PM rejects calls for resignation as red shirts and troops clash in Bangkok, leaving 10 dead.


Deaths in Thailand street clashes

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:07 AM PDT

PM rejects calls for resignation as red shirts and troops clash in Bangkok, leaving 10 dead.


Chelsea beat Villa to reach FA Cup final

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:55 AM PDT

Holders Chelsea move a step closer to the club's first Double by seeing off a stubborn Aston Villa 3-0 side to reach the FA Cup final for the second successive year.


Building Surge at Dover Base, Entry Point for War Dead

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:56 AM PDT

At the main entry point for the nation's war dead, the military is trying to meet demand and accommodate an expectation of increasing casualties from Afghanistan.


Pirates quit Turkish cargo vessel

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:59 AM PDT

A Turkish ship seized three days ago has been abandoned by Somali pirates, leaving the crew unharmed, Turkish officials say.


Thailand protesters turn deadly

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:35 AM PDT

Eight people were killed Saturday in Bangkok during clashes between anti-government protesters and Thai police and military, according to an emergency center.


Kyrgyzstan’s New Leaders Edge Closer to Russia

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:08 AM PDT

Days after the Kyrgyz government was toppled, Russian and American leaders are moving to reposition themselves.


Pakistan Begins Month of Military Drills

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:09 AM PDT

This year's round of military exercises is Pakistan's largest since 1989, the year that the Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan.


Krygyz sides hold talks on crisis

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:10 AM PDT

Self-proclaimed government and ousted president in negotiations to end crisis.


In Mine Safety, a Meek Watchdog

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:53 AM PDT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration remains weak in several areas, and does not always use the powers it has.


Pope Handled Priest Case Quickly, Lawyer Says

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:20 AM PDT

The future Pope Benedict XVI, dealing with a request to defrock a child-molesting priest in California, acted "expeditiously," a Vatican lawyer said.


G.O.P. Weighs Cost of Fight on Justice Stevens’s Successor

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:50 AM PDT

The retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens presents a test for Republicans as they weigh how much they want to wage anideological battle before midterm elections.


New UK commander in Afghanistan

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 09:22 AM PDT

A new brigade and commander take control of British military operations in southern Afghanistan.


Reuters journalist killed in Bangkok protests

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:40 AM PDT

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Reuters television cameraman was shot dead on Saturday during a violent clash between Thai troops and anti-government protesters in Bangkok that killed 12 people.


'Scores dead' in Pakistan air raids

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 09:58 AM PDT

Almost 100 people killed in the northwest as jets target suspected fighters' hideouts.


Congressional Memo: What Is Appropriate Deficit Spending?

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:55 AM PDT

How lawmakers resolve their competing viewpoints could affect not just safety net programs but also future Congressional spending.


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