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One-eyed tyrant of the Taliban who remains invisible to his subjects One-eyed tyrant of the Taliban who remains invisible to his subjects
One-eyed tyrant of the Taliban who remains invisible to his subjects- History of Mullah Omar and his friendship with Osama bin Laden. From Lahore. Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Arab militants flee Kabul as tension rises Arab militants flee Kabul as tension rises
Arab militants flee Kabul as tension rises- "'Bin Laden may have used the murder of Massoud as a means to win support with the Taliban at the precise moment he knew he would need that support most, because he [bin Laden] ...
'Optimistic' talks with former king 'Optimistic' talks with former king
'Optimistic' talks with former king- "Delicate negotiations on a post-Taliban regime were under way yesterday as Afghanistan's former king, pro-Western guerrilla leaders and American congressmen began talks in Rome." Bru ...
Hardliners stand beside bin Laden Hardliners stand beside bin Laden
Hardliners stand beside bin Laden- "Equally significant has been the growing rift between the hardliners who surround Mullah Omar in Kandahar and the moderates who form the government in Kabul and have had to deal with t ...
US 'lacks knowledge to launch land war' US 'lacks knowledge to launch land war'
US 'lacks knowledge to launch land war'- "The lack of intelligence stems from Washington's decision effectively to ignore developments in Afghanistan from 1989 after Moscow withdrew its forces." From Lahore. Daily Telegr ...
Musharraf must decide which side he is on Musharraf must decide which side he is on
Musharraf must decide which side he is on- "For the past two years Gen Musharraf has walked a fine line; trying to stem the growing street power of Islamic fundamentalists who have been the bulwark of the army's long-ter ...
Taliban dissidents may defect to exiled king Taliban dissidents may defect to exiled king
Taliban dissidents may defect to exiled king- "Hundreds of Taliban commanders, mullahs and tribal leaders are ready to defect to the former King Zahir Shah who has issued an appeal for a national uprising against the reg ...
Militants from 20 nations ready to fight for Taliban Militants from 20 nations ready to fight for Taliban
Militants from 20 nations ready to fight for Taliban- "With widespread defections depleting the Taliban forces, Mullah Omar has become increasingly dependent on these foreign fighters. In turn, they know they have nowher ...
Pakistanis fail to win handover of bin Laden Pakistanis fail to win handover of bin Laden
Pakistanis fail to win handover of bin Laden- "Although the hard core of the Taliban army is still holding together and has successfully fought off a week-long offensive by the anti-Taliban United Front, the Taliban admi ...
Taliban in Key Defeat as Rebels Turn to Ex-King Taliban in Key Defeat as Rebels Turn to Ex-King
Taliban in Key Defeat as Rebels Turn to Ex-King- "UN, US and EU diplomats are also in Rome to persuade the former king and the United Front to come to an agreement covering military strategy and the composition of the po ...
Islamabad lays down law on post-Taliban regime Islamabad lays down law on post-Taliban regime
Islamabad lays down law on post-Taliban regime- "Pakistan's Interservices Intelligence (ISI), which until two weeks ago was backing the Taliban, is now rapidly trying to put together a new alliance from among Taliban def ...
US demands use of Pakistani air space US demands use of Pakistani air space
US demands use of Pakistani air space- "Washington's requests are believed to include permission for the use of Pakistani air space for the bombing of bin Laden's camps, the immediate halting of Pakistani fuel and suppli ...
Bin Laden seen as the prime suspect Bin Laden seen as the prime suspect
Bin Laden seen as the prime suspect- "For months Washington has been promising a new Afghanistan policy, combining incentives and pressures on the Taliban, bin Laden and Pakistan, the Taliban's main backer. Yet the Bush ...
Pakistan faces dilemma after backing Bush Pakistan faces dilemma after backing Bush
Pakistan faces dilemma after backing Bush- "A senior Pakistani official said: 'This is a moment of reckoning for Pakistan. It has to decide whether it wants to be part of the international community or to go it alone wit ...
Taliban executes rebel on mission for peace Taliban executes rebel on mission for peace
Taliban executes rebel on mission for peace- The execution of Abdul Haq close to the eastern city of Jalalabad. In Islamabad. Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Pakistan frustrated by lack of clear US lead Pakistan frustrated by lack of clear US lead
Pakistan frustrated by lack of clear US lead- Washington's unwillingness to provide arms and money to the anti-Taliban Pathan forces in southern Afghanistan who want to start an uprising. Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Silk Road mined and blocked by rebel tribesmen Silk Road mined and blocked by rebel tribesmen
Silk Road mined and blocked by rebel tribesmen- Criticisms from Pakistani officials of the continued bombardment of Afghanistan which is showing few results, and criticisms from the US of Pakistan's inability to mobilise ...
Urgent need for new leaders in Kabul Urgent need for new leaders in Kabul
Urgent need for new leaders in Kabul- "US military might and strategy is being dwarfed by the much more urgent task for the Western alliance - to help form a new government in Kabul." Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Pakistan intelligence services failing to weaken Taliban Pakistan intelligence services failing to weaken Taliban
Pakistan intelligence services failing to weaken Taliban- The strategies of Pakistan's Interservices Intelligence (ISI). Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Ground troops facing guerrilla war danger Ground troops facing guerrilla war danger
Ground troops facing guerrilla war danger- "Following last night's air strikes, two vast battlefields will emerge, one in the north and the other in the centre of the country, as the Taliban struggle to retain their hold ...
Alliance prisoners of war executed Alliance prisoners of war executed
Alliance prisoners of war executed- Five men, including two Northern Alliance commanders, were publicly hanged in Mazar-i-Sharif. Julius Strauss in Faizabad and Ahmed Rashid in Lahore. Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Taliban leaders send families to safety Taliban leaders send families to safety
Taliban leaders send families to safety- Those involved include Wakil Ahmed Muttawakil, the Taliban foreign minister. In Islamabad. Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
A warm and charismatic man with little desire for power A warm and charismatic man with little desire for power
A warm and charismatic man with little desire for power- Eulogy for the murdered Abdul Haq, whom Ahmed Rashid knew for over 20 years. Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Al'Qaeda 'has network of sleepers across North America' Al'Qaeda 'has network of sleepers across North America'
Al'Qaeda 'has network of sleepers across North America'- About the supporters, recruits, training, financing, communication and network organization. Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Talk to outsiders and you'll die, say Taliban Talk to outsiders and you'll die, say Taliban
Talk to outsiders and you'll die, say Taliban- "The international community has virtually isolated the Taliban regime: Saudi Arabia cut off diplomatic relations with Kabul yesterday. However, the Taliban are also trying ...
All of a sudden, women are in the picture All of a sudden, women are in the picture
All of a sudden, women are in the picture- After seven years of rule, characterised by an almost complete indifference to the welfare of the vast majority of the population, the Taliban has suddenly discovered concern fo ...
Former king's loyalists try to stir rebellion Former king's loyalists try to stir rebellion
Former king's loyalists try to stir rebellion- Two prominent Afghan Pathan commanders have gone to southern Afghanistan to raise a rebellion against the Taliban. Daily Telegraph, UK. ...
Musharraf 'must act to limit support for Islamists' Musharraf 'must act to limit support for Islamists'
Musharraf 'must act to limit support for Islamists'- "If Pakistan can get economic relief, Gen Musharraf can point out the benefits of his alliance with the West. But if the American military campaign extends to months, ...
Tribal mix is the key, not military might Tribal mix is the key, not military might
Tribal mix is the key, not military might- "Experts believe that breaking up the Taliban infrastructure depends, in large measure, on offering a credible plan to install a new government that can win legitimacy across a ...
Asia Society Interview with Ahmed Rashid Asia Society Interview with Ahmed Rashid
Asia Society Interview with Ahmed Rashid- By Nermeen Shaikh. Discussion of the current situation in the area, including the role of Pakistan and the impact of the US war in Afghanistan. ...
The Consortium: Toward the Brink The Consortium: Toward the Brink
The Consortium: Toward the Brink- Robert Parry. "But the blind spots also prevent Americans from fully recognizing the dangers from abroad and comprehending the motives of potential enemies, a situation of sudden relevan ...
The Consortium: Bush's 'Crusade' The Consortium: Bush's 'Crusade'
The Consortium: Bush's 'Crusade'- Robert Parry. "But Bush's challenge now is to implement a measured - and effective - response to the Sept. 11 attacks. To do that, Bush must recognize the shades of gray that have marked ...
Analysis: Afghanistan's Northern Alliance Analysis: Afghanistan's Northern Alliance
Analysis: Afghanistan's Northern Alliance- BBC News Online's Fiona Symon examines the different components that make up the Afghan Northern Alliance. ...
America's Day of Terror America's Day of Terror
America's Day of Terror- Timeline of the day of attack, with photographs. ...
The Military Position The Military Position
The Military Position- Looks at the forces of Afghanistan and the "coalition". ...
Market Turmoil after US Attacks Market Turmoil after US Attacks
Market Turmoil after US Attacks- Report looking at the effects, including stock markets plummeting, oil and gold prices surging, and the dollar suffering. ...
Oil and Gold Prices Surge Oil and Gold Prices Surge
Oil and Gold Prices Surge- Oil and gold prices jumped before trading was suspended in New York, London and Chicago, following attacks on the World Trade Center. ...
Global Air Travel Shut Down Global Air Travel Shut Down
Global Air Travel Shut Down- Air travel worldwide was heavily disrupted and many flights were cancelled, while travel firms braced themselves for a slump in tourism. ...
Attacks 'Blow to US Revival' Attacks 'Blow to US Revival'
Attacks 'Blow to US Revival'- Economists forecast initiatives ranging from an interest rate cut to a military strike in response to the US attacks. ...
Insurers Face Record Claims Insurers Face Record Claims
Insurers Face Record Claims- The incidents in New York are destined to hit the insurance world hard, with claims expected to total as much as $15 billion. ...
Central Banks Promise Support Central Banks Promise Support
Central Banks Promise Support- The US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and the Japanese and Swiss central banks, pledged to help prevent financial instability. ...
Why the Killers Threaten World Prosperity Why the Killers Threaten World Prosperity
Why the Killers Threaten World Prosperity- BBC Business Editor Jeff Randall looks at the impact of the devastating terrorist attacks in the US on the world economy. ...
US Markets Could Reopen Friday US Markets Could Reopen Friday
US Markets Could Reopen Friday- The chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, Richard Grasso, states he hopes US stock markets will open no later than the Monday after the incidents. ...
Attacks Shake Oil and Gold Prices Attacks Shake Oil and Gold Prices
Attacks Shake Oil and Gold Prices- Looks at the effects of supply fears and stock market turmoil on the prices of oil and gold. ...
The Global Economic Impact The Global Economic Impact
The Global Economic Impact- Looks at Wall Street closing, global markets swinging wildly, and surges in oil prices. ...
Wall Street Counts the Cost Wall Street Counts the Cost
Wall Street Counts the Cost- Article on the world's largest financial institutions taking stock of the human and business toll after the World Trade Center attack. ...
Action to Contain Market Crisis Action to Contain Market Crisis
Action to Contain Market Crisis- Governments, central banks and other authorities pledge to help avoid financial chaos, but concerted action could still be some way off. ...
Sombre Mood in the City Sombre Mood in the City
Sombre Mood in the City- London's financial workers arrived at their offices in sombre mood, after the terrible events in New York's financial district. ...
New York: Global Financial Centre New York: Global Financial Centre
New York: Global Financial Centre- Article looking at the impact on stock market traders and trade. ...
US Allows Limited Air Service US Allows Limited Air Service
US Allows Limited Air Service- Looks at the US saying it will allow a limited re-opening of its airspace, but will maintain the ban on regular services. ...

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