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Taliban splinter group names leader
A breakaway Afghan Taliban faction has appointed its own leader, underlining deep divisions in the group following the death of founder Mullah Omar.
Obama urges Pakistan to avoid raising nuclear tensions with new weapons
U.S. President Barack Obama urges Pakistan to avoid developments in its nuclear weapons programme that could increase risks and instability.
Taliban ‘resolve splits’ over leader
A dispute that threatened to split the Afghan Taliban has been resolved after relatives of late leader Mullah Omar backed his successor, the group says.
Taliban admit covering up death of Mullah Omar
The Afghan Taliban have confirmed covering up their former leader Mullah Omar's death for more than two years.
Taliban splinter group names leader
A breakaway Afghan Taliban faction has appointed its own leader, underlining deep divisions in the group following the death of founder Mullah Omar.
Obama urges Pakistan to avoid raising nuclear tensions with new weapons
U.S. President Barack Obama urges Pakistan to avoid developments in its nuclear weapons programme that could increase risks and instability.
Taliban ‘resolve splits’ over leader
A dispute that threatened to split the Afghan Taliban has been resolved after relatives of late leader Mullah Omar backed his successor, the group says.
Taliban admit covering up death of Mullah Omar
The Afghan Taliban have confirmed covering up their former leader Mullah Omar's death for more than two years.