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06-04-2010, 08:58 AM
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Videos (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#video_tab)
Karzai gaining Afghan support for peace talks with the Taliban (http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_15223400)
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/buUGe1766AM/2.jpg SHOES and INSULTS Hurled at George BUSH on IRAQ Visit
SHOES and INSULTS Hurled at George BUSH on IRAQ Visit
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/23/27/e141cf1ecdf779b2e33c1244cf0a-grande.jpg photo: AP / Dusan Vranic
Afghans to roll out peace strategy at national conference in Kabul (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/Afghans_to_roll_out_peace_strategy_at_national_con ference_in/) KDVR (http://www.kdvr.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-as--afghan-peace-jirga,0,7508323.story)
Afghans to discuss peace at national conclave, Adv01, AS (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/29/Afghans_to_discuss_peace_at_national_conclave_Adv0 1_AS/) Post-Bulletin (http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=50&a=454784)
Taliban strikes as Karzai addresses 'peace jirga' (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Taliban_strikes_as_Karzai_addresses_peace_jirga/) The Columbus Dispatch (http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/national_world/stories/2010/06/03/taliban-strikes-as-karzai-addresses-peace-jirga.html?sid=101)
Assembly of Afghans will discuss peace ideas (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/01/Assembly_of_Afghans_will_discuss_peace_ideas/) Ohio (http://www.ohio.com/news/nation/95294624.html)
Taliban scorn Afghan national peace conference (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/01/Taliban_scorn_Afghan_national_peace_conference_l/) Newsvine (http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/05/31/4442725-taliban-scorn-afghan-national-peace-conference)
Afghan leaders set to debate how to bring peace (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/01/Afghan_leaders_set_to_debate_how_to_bring_peace/) Yahoo Daily News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100601/wl_asia_afp/afghanistanunrestpoliticsjirga)
Militants attack Afghan peace conference (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Militants_attack_Afghan_peace_conference_21/) Breitbart (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9G3AJGG1&show_article=1)
Taliban attack launch of Karzai's Afghan peace bid (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Taliban_attack_launch_of_Karzais_Afghan_peace_bid_ y/) The Star (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/6/2/worldupdates/2010-06-02T121846Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-489841-2&sec=Worldupdates)
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US flies Afghan troops to recapture district (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/01/US_flies_Afghan_troops_to_recapture_district_ej/)2010-06-04
Khaleej Times (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/June/international_June30.xml§ion=international)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/), Afghanistan (http://afghanistantimes.com/) ' The U.S. command says American helicopters (http://helicopters.com/) have flown Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) troops into a remote mountain area north of Kabul in an operation to recapture a district overrun last week by the Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool). Government forces pulled...
Afghan 'peace jirga' delegates call for talks with Taliban (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Afghan_peace_jirga_delegates_call_for_talks_with_T aliban/)2010-06-04
Deccan Herald (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/73334/afghan-peace-jirga-delegates-call.html)
Kabul (http://kabuldaily.com/), Jun 4 (AFP) Delegates at a landmark conference aimed at bringing an end to Afghanistan's long war (http://statesofwar.com/) said that talking to the Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) is the country's best, and possibly last, chance for peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/). Around 1,600 delegates,...
Taliban respond to Karzai's peace overture with rockets (News Feature) (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Taliban_respond_to_Karzais_peace_overture_with_roc kets_News_/)2010-06-04
m&c (http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/features/article_1560237.php/Taliban-respond-to-Karzai-s-peace-overture-with-rockets-News-Feature)
test Kabul (http://kabuldaily.com/) - The Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) unleashed rockets and suicide bombers Wednesday to stop a peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) assembly as President Hamid Karzai and hundreds of Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) leaders gathered in a tent in Kabul to discuss ways to bring the militants to the...
Afghan elders back peace moves with Taliban (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Afghan_elders_back_peace_moves_with_Taliban/)2010-06-04
The Star (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/6/3/worldupdates/2010-06-03T194814Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-490226-2&sec=Worldupdates)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) (Reuters) - Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) tribal leaders and other notables agreed at a peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) meeting on Thursday that an opening had to be made to Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) insurgents because neither foreign forces nor the Afghan army had been able to ensure...
Afghan jirga seens as 'last hope' for peace (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Afghan_jirga_seens_as_last_hope_for_peace/)2010-06-04
Yahoo Daily News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100604/wl_afp/afghanistanunrestpoliticsjirga)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) (AFP) – Delegates at a landmark conference aimed at bringing an end to Afghanistan's long war (http://statesofwar.com/) said that talking to the Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) is the country's best, and possibly last, chance for peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/). Around 1,600 delegates,...
Taliban fires on peace confab (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Taliban_fires_on_peace_confab/)2010-06-04
Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_15214722)
Afghanistan's president calls on militants to lay down their arms (http://armsdealing.com/) and "make peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) with me." KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) — The thump of rockets and the rattle of gunfire punctuated Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) President Hamid Karzai's speech opening a national...
Violence mars Afghan peace talks (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Violence_mars_Afghan_peace_talks/)2010-06-04
Kenya Broadcasting Corp (http://www.kbc.co.ke/story.asp?ID=64330)
Written By:BBC , Posted: Wed, Jun 02, 2010 Some 1,600 delegates are participating in the jirga Explosions and gunfire have been heard as Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) President Hamid Karzai opened a peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) meeting of tribal elders...
Afghanistan: Karzai's Peace Talks with Taliban Delayed (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/28/Afghanistan_Karzais_Peace_Talks_with_Taliban_Delay ed/)2010-06-04
Yahoo Daily News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20100528/wl_time/08599199203700)
Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) President Hamid Karzai's heavily trumpeted peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) jirga - a proposed grand assembly meant to build national consensus toward a path of reconciliation with the Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) - has been delayed for a second time (http://worldtime.wn.com/), from a start date...
Rocket attack as Karzai launches Afghan peace bid (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Rocket_attack_as_Karzai_launches_Afghan_peace_bid/)2010-06-04
The Star (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/6/2/worldupdates/2010-06-02T113532Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-489841-1&sec=Worldupdates)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) (Reuters) - Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) President Hamid Karzai launched an ambitious peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) plan on Wednesday that he hopes will persuade Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) fighters to lay down their arms (http://armsdealing.com/), but the insurgents demonstrated their disdain by firing a rocket as...
Taliban militants attack Afghan peace conference (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Taliban_militants_attack_Afghan_peace_conference/)2010-06-04
The Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/nationworld/ci_15213817)
The Associated PressUpdated: 06/02/2010 09:34:34 PM MDT Click photo (http://worldphotos.com/) to enlarge Delegates leave the peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) jirga tent Wednesday after hearing sounds of a rocket attack, in Kabul (http://kabuldaily.com/), Afghanistan (http://afghanistantimes.com/). Security forces battled insurgents...
Afghan elders debate peace plan despite Taliban attack (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Afghan_elders_debate_peace_plan_despite_Taliban_at tack_4/)2010-06-04
The Star (http://thestar.com.my/news/nastory.asp?file=/2010/6/3/worldupdates/2010-06-03T075550Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-490047-1&sec=Worldupdates)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) (Reuters) - Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) tribal elders hold more talks on Thursday seeking a political (http://worldpolitical.com/) settlement of a nine-year war (http://statesofwar.com/), but hopes of progress slipped further after Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) commandos attacked the peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) gathering with rockets and...
Taliban fighters attack Afghan conference (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Taliban_fighters_attack_Afghan_conference/)2010-06-04
Ohio (http://www.ohio.com/news/world/95487134.html)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/), AFGHANISTAN (http://afghanistantimes.com/): The thump of rockets and the rattle of gunfire punctuated President Hamid Karzai's speech opening a national conference where delegates were divided over whether to negotiate peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) with Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) leaders to end...
Khaleej Times: (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/May/international_May1675.xml§ion=international) Afghan capital prepares for crunch peace meeting (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/Afghan_capital_prepares_for_crunch_peace_meeting_c/)
Khaleej Times: (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/June/international_June75.xml§ion=international) Doubts as Karzai launches Afghan peace bid (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Doubts_as_Karzai_launches_Afghan_peace_bid_g/)
Khaleej Times: (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/June/international_June81.xml§ion=international) Suicide squad targets Afghan 'peace jirga' (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Suicide_squad_targets_Afghan_peace_jirga/)
Asia Times: (http://atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/LF04Df01.html) They came, sat, ate and left (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/They_came_sat_ate_and_left/)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/75/aa/59c2871ba469be3dfa1f850b266a-grande.jpg (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#) photo: AP / Musadeq Sadeq
Yahoo Daily News: (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100603/ts_nm/us_afghanistan_jirga) Afghan elders debate an opening to Taliban (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Afghan_elders_debate_an_opening_to_Taliban/)
Yahoo Daily News: (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100603/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestpoliticsjirga) Security boosted for Afghan 'peace jirga' (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Security_boosted_for_Afghan_peace_jirga/)
Sadeq
Chicago Sun-Times: (http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/2345958,afghanistan-military-attack-060210.article) Militants attack as Afghan peace conference starts (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Militants_attack_as_Afghan_peace_conference_starts _m/)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/23/d9/03043d9595d721db9ee7d939edef-grande.jpg (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#) photo: AP / Steve Helber
Asia Times: (http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/LE15Df01.html) Obama, Karzai still at odds (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/14/Obama_Karzai_still_at_odds/)
IRINnews: (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/ANALYSIS_Flawed_peace_strategy_in_Afghanistan/) ANALYSIS: "Flawed" peace strategy in Afghanistan (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/ANALYSIS_Flawed_peace_strategy_in_Afghanistan/)
Wall Street Journal: (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703561604575281852995377986.html?m od=WSJEUROPE_hpp_sections_world) Karzai Opens Peace Jirga; Taliban Attack (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Karzai_Opens_Peace_Jirga_Taliban_Attack/)
m&c: (http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1555959.php/Afghan-President-Karzai-in-talks-with-new-British-Premier-Cameron) Afghan President Karzai in talks with new British Premier Cameron (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/15/Afghan_President_Karzai_in_talks_with_new_British_ Premier_Ca/)
Yahoo Daily News: (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100524/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestpolitics) Afghanistan delays peace assembly for second time (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/24/Afghanistan_delays_peace_assembly_for_second_time/)
Gulf News: (http://gulfnews.com/news/world/afghanistan/karzai-and-cameron-discuss-peace-1.627301) Karzai and Cameron discuss peace (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/15/Karzai_and_Cameron_discuss_peace/)
Khaleej Times: (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/May/international_May1638.xml§ion=international) Peace assembly a "critical moment" for Afghanistan (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/30/Peace_assembly_a_critical_moment_for_Afghanistan/)
Asia Times: (http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/LF03Df01.html) Afghans talk, Taliban shoot (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Afghans_talk_Taliban_shoot/)
The Star: (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/23/worldupdates/2010-05-22T221725Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-487135-1&sec=Worldupdates) Britain says not setting timetable on Afghan pullout (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/22/Britain_says_not_setting_timetable_on_Afghan_pullo ut_g/)
The Boston Globe: (http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2010/05/16/karzai_obamas_best_frenemy/) Karzai, Obama's best frenemy (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/16/Karzai_Obamas_best_frenemy/)
Wall Street Journal: (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704254004575273723253952254.html?m od=WSJEUROPE_hpp_sections_world) Afghan Deaths Spur U.S. Reprimands (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/Afghan_Deaths_Spur_US_Reprimands/)
The Boston Globe: (http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/05/31/nato_us_look_to_afghan_jirga_to_boost_unity/) NATO, US look to Afghan jirga to boost unity (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/NATO_US_look_to_Afghan_jirga_to_boost_unity/)
photo: AP / Omar Sobhani, Pool
The New York Times: (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/31/world/asia/31afghan.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=) NATO Has High Hopes for Afghan Peace Council (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/30/NATO_Has_High_Hopes_for_Afghan_Peace_Council/)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/a6/f6/06e477c2befa7e648f558d911e73-grande.jpg (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#) photo: AP / Evan Vucci
Yahoo Daily News: (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100522/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestbritain) UK minister on Afghan visit calls for troop withdrawal (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/22/UK_minister_on_Afghan_visit_calls_for_troop_withdr awal/)
Taipei Times: (http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2010/05/31/2003474259) FEATURE : US doesn’t want Kandahar fight to look like war (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/30/FEATURE_US_doesn_t_want_Kandahar_fight_to_look_lik e_war/)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/a9/e6/e30d6419f9dddd210a20e1856f56-grande.jpg (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#) photo: AP / Allauddin Khan
The search for peace goes on
MSNBC: (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37292016/) Taliban claim attack on NATO base (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/23/Taliban_claim_attack_on_NATO_base/)
> (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#)
Militants attack main NATO base in Afghanistan (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/23/Militants_attack_main_NATO_base_in_Afghanistan/)
Khaleej Times (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/May/international_May1287.xml§ion=international)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/95/58/ed2132d47fd902375a56950668fc-small.jpg (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/opinion/25iht-edrasmussen.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=) The Taliban Is Hitting, but Not Winning (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/24/The_Taliban_Is_Hitting_but_Not_Winning/)
The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/opinion/25iht-edrasmussen.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/fd/77/b69111557c762f8c2773f88200c7-small.jpg (http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100529/API/1005290560?Title=US-drone-crew-blamed-for-Afghan-civilian-deaths) US drone crew blamed for Afghan civilian deaths (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/29/US_drone_crew_blamed_for_Afghan_civilian_deaths_j/)
The Press Democrat (http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100529/API/1005290560?Title=US-drone-crew-blamed-for-Afghan-civilian-deaths)
The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/23/weekinreview/23burns.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=)
This the Afghanistan political scene,
Simply put, so good reading and video's viewing.
Videos (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#video_tab)
Karzai gaining Afghan support for peace talks with the Taliban (http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_15223400)
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/buUGe1766AM/2.jpg SHOES and INSULTS Hurled at George BUSH on IRAQ Visit
SHOES and INSULTS Hurled at George BUSH on IRAQ Visit
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/23/27/e141cf1ecdf779b2e33c1244cf0a-grande.jpg photo: AP / Dusan Vranic
Afghans to roll out peace strategy at national conference in Kabul (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/Afghans_to_roll_out_peace_strategy_at_national_con ference_in/) KDVR (http://www.kdvr.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-as--afghan-peace-jirga,0,7508323.story)
Afghans to discuss peace at national conclave, Adv01, AS (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/29/Afghans_to_discuss_peace_at_national_conclave_Adv0 1_AS/) Post-Bulletin (http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=50&a=454784)
Taliban strikes as Karzai addresses 'peace jirga' (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Taliban_strikes_as_Karzai_addresses_peace_jirga/) The Columbus Dispatch (http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/national_world/stories/2010/06/03/taliban-strikes-as-karzai-addresses-peace-jirga.html?sid=101)
Assembly of Afghans will discuss peace ideas (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/01/Assembly_of_Afghans_will_discuss_peace_ideas/) Ohio (http://www.ohio.com/news/nation/95294624.html)
Taliban scorn Afghan national peace conference (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/01/Taliban_scorn_Afghan_national_peace_conference_l/) Newsvine (http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/05/31/4442725-taliban-scorn-afghan-national-peace-conference)
Afghan leaders set to debate how to bring peace (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/01/Afghan_leaders_set_to_debate_how_to_bring_peace/) Yahoo Daily News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100601/wl_asia_afp/afghanistanunrestpoliticsjirga)
Militants attack Afghan peace conference (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Militants_attack_Afghan_peace_conference_21/) Breitbart (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9G3AJGG1&show_article=1)
Taliban attack launch of Karzai's Afghan peace bid (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Taliban_attack_launch_of_Karzais_Afghan_peace_bid_ y/) The Star (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/6/2/worldupdates/2010-06-02T121846Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-489841-2&sec=Worldupdates)
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US flies Afghan troops to recapture district (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/01/US_flies_Afghan_troops_to_recapture_district_ej/)2010-06-04
Khaleej Times (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/June/international_June30.xml§ion=international)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/), Afghanistan (http://afghanistantimes.com/) ' The U.S. command says American helicopters (http://helicopters.com/) have flown Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) troops into a remote mountain area north of Kabul in an operation to recapture a district overrun last week by the Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool). Government forces pulled...
Afghan 'peace jirga' delegates call for talks with Taliban (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Afghan_peace_jirga_delegates_call_for_talks_with_T aliban/)2010-06-04
Deccan Herald (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/73334/afghan-peace-jirga-delegates-call.html)
Kabul (http://kabuldaily.com/), Jun 4 (AFP) Delegates at a landmark conference aimed at bringing an end to Afghanistan's long war (http://statesofwar.com/) said that talking to the Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) is the country's best, and possibly last, chance for peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/). Around 1,600 delegates,...
Taliban respond to Karzai's peace overture with rockets (News Feature) (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Taliban_respond_to_Karzais_peace_overture_with_roc kets_News_/)2010-06-04
m&c (http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/features/article_1560237.php/Taliban-respond-to-Karzai-s-peace-overture-with-rockets-News-Feature)
test Kabul (http://kabuldaily.com/) - The Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) unleashed rockets and suicide bombers Wednesday to stop a peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) assembly as President Hamid Karzai and hundreds of Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) leaders gathered in a tent in Kabul to discuss ways to bring the militants to the...
Afghan elders back peace moves with Taliban (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Afghan_elders_back_peace_moves_with_Taliban/)2010-06-04
The Star (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/6/3/worldupdates/2010-06-03T194814Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-490226-2&sec=Worldupdates)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) (Reuters) - Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) tribal leaders and other notables agreed at a peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) meeting on Thursday that an opening had to be made to Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) insurgents because neither foreign forces nor the Afghan army had been able to ensure...
Afghan jirga seens as 'last hope' for peace (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Afghan_jirga_seens_as_last_hope_for_peace/)2010-06-04
Yahoo Daily News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100604/wl_afp/afghanistanunrestpoliticsjirga)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) (AFP) – Delegates at a landmark conference aimed at bringing an end to Afghanistan's long war (http://statesofwar.com/) said that talking to the Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) is the country's best, and possibly last, chance for peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/). Around 1,600 delegates,...
Taliban fires on peace confab (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Taliban_fires_on_peace_confab/)2010-06-04
Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_15214722)
Afghanistan's president calls on militants to lay down their arms (http://armsdealing.com/) and "make peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) with me." KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) — The thump of rockets and the rattle of gunfire punctuated Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) President Hamid Karzai's speech opening a national...
Violence mars Afghan peace talks (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Violence_mars_Afghan_peace_talks/)2010-06-04
Kenya Broadcasting Corp (http://www.kbc.co.ke/story.asp?ID=64330)
Written By:BBC , Posted: Wed, Jun 02, 2010 Some 1,600 delegates are participating in the jirga Explosions and gunfire have been heard as Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) President Hamid Karzai opened a peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) meeting of tribal elders...
Afghanistan: Karzai's Peace Talks with Taliban Delayed (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/28/Afghanistan_Karzais_Peace_Talks_with_Taliban_Delay ed/)2010-06-04
Yahoo Daily News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20100528/wl_time/08599199203700)
Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) President Hamid Karzai's heavily trumpeted peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) jirga - a proposed grand assembly meant to build national consensus toward a path of reconciliation with the Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) - has been delayed for a second time (http://worldtime.wn.com/), from a start date...
Rocket attack as Karzai launches Afghan peace bid (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Rocket_attack_as_Karzai_launches_Afghan_peace_bid/)2010-06-04
The Star (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/6/2/worldupdates/2010-06-02T113532Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-489841-1&sec=Worldupdates)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) (Reuters) - Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) President Hamid Karzai launched an ambitious peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) plan on Wednesday that he hopes will persuade Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) fighters to lay down their arms (http://armsdealing.com/), but the insurgents demonstrated their disdain by firing a rocket as...
Taliban militants attack Afghan peace conference (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Taliban_militants_attack_Afghan_peace_conference/)2010-06-04
The Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/nationworld/ci_15213817)
The Associated PressUpdated: 06/02/2010 09:34:34 PM MDT Click photo (http://worldphotos.com/) to enlarge Delegates leave the peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) jirga tent Wednesday after hearing sounds of a rocket attack, in Kabul (http://kabuldaily.com/), Afghanistan (http://afghanistantimes.com/). Security forces battled insurgents...
Afghan elders debate peace plan despite Taliban attack (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Afghan_elders_debate_peace_plan_despite_Taliban_at tack_4/)2010-06-04
The Star (http://thestar.com.my/news/nastory.asp?file=/2010/6/3/worldupdates/2010-06-03T075550Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-490047-1&sec=Worldupdates)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/) (Reuters) - Afghan (http://afghanfm.com/) tribal elders hold more talks on Thursday seeking a political (http://worldpolitical.com/) settlement of a nine-year war (http://statesofwar.com/), but hopes of progress slipped further after Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) commandos attacked the peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) gathering with rockets and...
Taliban fighters attack Afghan conference (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Taliban_fighters_attack_Afghan_conference/)2010-06-04
Ohio (http://www.ohio.com/news/world/95487134.html)
KABUL (http://kabuldaily.com/), AFGHANISTAN (http://afghanistantimes.com/): The thump of rockets and the rattle of gunfire punctuated President Hamid Karzai's speech opening a national conference where delegates were divided over whether to negotiate peace (http://worldpeacereport.com/) with Taliban (http://cgi.wn.com/?t=worldphotos%2Findexsearchvera.txt&action=search&first=0&SearchString=title%3Ataliban+or+keywords%3Ataiban&mode=bool) leaders to end...
Khaleej Times: (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/May/international_May1675.xml§ion=international) Afghan capital prepares for crunch peace meeting (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/Afghan_capital_prepares_for_crunch_peace_meeting_c/)
Khaleej Times: (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/June/international_June75.xml§ion=international) Doubts as Karzai launches Afghan peace bid (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Doubts_as_Karzai_launches_Afghan_peace_bid_g/)
Khaleej Times: (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/June/international_June81.xml§ion=international) Suicide squad targets Afghan 'peace jirga' (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Suicide_squad_targets_Afghan_peace_jirga/)
Asia Times: (http://atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/LF04Df01.html) They came, sat, ate and left (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/They_came_sat_ate_and_left/)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/75/aa/59c2871ba469be3dfa1f850b266a-grande.jpg (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#) photo: AP / Musadeq Sadeq
Yahoo Daily News: (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100603/ts_nm/us_afghanistan_jirga) Afghan elders debate an opening to Taliban (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Afghan_elders_debate_an_opening_to_Taliban/)
Yahoo Daily News: (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100603/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestpoliticsjirga) Security boosted for Afghan 'peace jirga' (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/03/Security_boosted_for_Afghan_peace_jirga/)
Sadeq
Chicago Sun-Times: (http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/2345958,afghanistan-military-attack-060210.article) Militants attack as Afghan peace conference starts (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Militants_attack_as_Afghan_peace_conference_starts _m/)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/23/d9/03043d9595d721db9ee7d939edef-grande.jpg (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#) photo: AP / Steve Helber
Asia Times: (http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/LE15Df01.html) Obama, Karzai still at odds (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/14/Obama_Karzai_still_at_odds/)
IRINnews: (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/ANALYSIS_Flawed_peace_strategy_in_Afghanistan/) ANALYSIS: "Flawed" peace strategy in Afghanistan (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/ANALYSIS_Flawed_peace_strategy_in_Afghanistan/)
Wall Street Journal: (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703561604575281852995377986.html?m od=WSJEUROPE_hpp_sections_world) Karzai Opens Peace Jirga; Taliban Attack (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Karzai_Opens_Peace_Jirga_Taliban_Attack/)
m&c: (http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1555959.php/Afghan-President-Karzai-in-talks-with-new-British-Premier-Cameron) Afghan President Karzai in talks with new British Premier Cameron (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/15/Afghan_President_Karzai_in_talks_with_new_British_ Premier_Ca/)
Yahoo Daily News: (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100524/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestpolitics) Afghanistan delays peace assembly for second time (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/24/Afghanistan_delays_peace_assembly_for_second_time/)
Gulf News: (http://gulfnews.com/news/world/afghanistan/karzai-and-cameron-discuss-peace-1.627301) Karzai and Cameron discuss peace (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/15/Karzai_and_Cameron_discuss_peace/)
Khaleej Times: (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/May/international_May1638.xml§ion=international) Peace assembly a "critical moment" for Afghanistan (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/30/Peace_assembly_a_critical_moment_for_Afghanistan/)
Asia Times: (http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/LF03Df01.html) Afghans talk, Taliban shoot (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/02/Afghans_talk_Taliban_shoot/)
The Star: (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/23/worldupdates/2010-05-22T221725Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-487135-1&sec=Worldupdates) Britain says not setting timetable on Afghan pullout (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/22/Britain_says_not_setting_timetable_on_Afghan_pullo ut_g/)
The Boston Globe: (http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2010/05/16/karzai_obamas_best_frenemy/) Karzai, Obama's best frenemy (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/16/Karzai_Obamas_best_frenemy/)
Wall Street Journal: (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704254004575273723253952254.html?m od=WSJEUROPE_hpp_sections_world) Afghan Deaths Spur U.S. Reprimands (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/Afghan_Deaths_Spur_US_Reprimands/)
The Boston Globe: (http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/05/31/nato_us_look_to_afghan_jirga_to_boost_unity/) NATO, US look to Afghan jirga to boost unity (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/31/NATO_US_look_to_Afghan_jirga_to_boost_unity/)
photo: AP / Omar Sobhani, Pool
The New York Times: (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/31/world/asia/31afghan.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=) NATO Has High Hopes for Afghan Peace Council (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/30/NATO_Has_High_Hopes_for_Afghan_Peace_Council/)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/a6/f6/06e477c2befa7e648f558d911e73-grande.jpg (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#) photo: AP / Evan Vucci
Yahoo Daily News: (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100522/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestbritain) UK minister on Afghan visit calls for troop withdrawal (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/22/UK_minister_on_Afghan_visit_calls_for_troop_withdr awal/)
Taipei Times: (http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2010/05/31/2003474259) FEATURE : US doesn’t want Kandahar fight to look like war (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/30/FEATURE_US_doesn_t_want_Kandahar_fight_to_look_lik e_war/)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/a9/e6/e30d6419f9dddd210a20e1856f56-grande.jpg (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#) photo: AP / Allauddin Khan
The search for peace goes on
MSNBC: (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37292016/) Taliban claim attack on NATO base (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/23/Taliban_claim_attack_on_NATO_base/)
> (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/04/Karzai_gaining_Afghan_support_for_peace_talks_with _the_Talib/#)
Militants attack main NATO base in Afghanistan (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/23/Militants_attack_main_NATO_base_in_Afghanistan/)
Khaleej Times (http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/May/international_May1287.xml§ion=international)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/95/58/ed2132d47fd902375a56950668fc-small.jpg (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/opinion/25iht-edrasmussen.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=) The Taliban Is Hitting, but Not Winning (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/24/The_Taliban_Is_Hitting_but_Not_Winning/)
The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/opinion/25iht-edrasmussen.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=)
http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/fd/77/b69111557c762f8c2773f88200c7-small.jpg (http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100529/API/1005290560?Title=US-drone-crew-blamed-for-Afghan-civilian-deaths) US drone crew blamed for Afghan civilian deaths (http://article.wn.com/view/2010/05/29/US_drone_crew_blamed_for_Afghan_civilian_deaths_j/)
The Press Democrat (http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100529/API/1005290560?Title=US-drone-crew-blamed-for-Afghan-civilian-deaths)
The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/23/weekinreview/23burns.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=)
This the Afghanistan political scene,
Simply put, so good reading and video's viewing.