US war on Afghanistan militants will not succeed, President Hamid Karzai says:
The outgoing leader said U.S. Efforts to defeat the Taliban would fail "From Afghanistan's view" because it was being fought in Afghan villages, rather than against insurgents based in neighboring countries - an apparent allusion to Pakistan. Ref. Source 8
Taliban attack on girl decried in Pakistan
Schools shut their doors in protest and Pakistanis across the country have held vigils to pray for a 14-year-old girl who was shot by a Taliban gunman after daring to advocate education for girls and criticise the militant group. Ref. Source 7
Girl shot by Taliban can recover - doctors
A Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban has every chance of making a "Good recovery", British doctors say as 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai arrived at a hospital in central England for treatment of her severe wounds. Ref. Source 3
Doctors Wounded Pakistani Girl Improving
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British doctors treating a Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban say she has been able to stand with help for the first time and is also able to write. But the medical director of Queen ...
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Taliban calls for 'strike' against forces
Taliban insurgents will increase the number of insider attacks against coalition and Afghan forces, which have resulted in the deaths of at least 52 foreign troops so far this year, the movement's reclusive leader says. Ref. Stuff.co.nz