Pakistan Presses Taliban for "Flexibility" as the Two May Soon Cut Ties
Pakistan is urging the Taliban to show "flexibility" over U.S. demands, as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage hinted Thursday that the Afghan neighbor, now the sole country to recognize the Taliban, is likely to soon sever ties with the Islamic militia, leaving Afghanistan entirely isolated from the international community.
U.N. Calls Upon Afghanistan's Neighbors to Open Borders for Refugees
U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan called on Afghanistan's neighbors to comply with international law and open their borders to civilians seeking refuge, and warned the Taliban against interfering with relief efforts.
Israeli Tank Incursion Kills Three Palestinians After Truce Talks
On the eve of renewed security cooperation after a break of two months, an Israeli tank incursion into Gaza killed three Palestinians and rattled an accord to work towards a lasting truce Thursday, news agencies reported.
Islamic Groups Repeat Warnings of Violence in Indonesia
The Lashkar Jihad Wal Sunnah Wal Jamah in Indonesia on Wednesday said it supported the Taliban in Afghanistan saying that there will be violence in the country if the U.S. attacks the regime there.
Pakistan Presses Taliban for "Flexibility" as the Two May Soon Cut Ties
U.N. Calls Upon Afghanistan's Neighbors to Open Borders for Refugees
Israeli Tank Incursion Kills Three Palestinians After Truce Talks
Islamic Groups Repeat Warnings of Violence in Indonesia
