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Taliban official says group spoke with US official
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban held their first direct contact with a U.S. official in a preliminary discussion about future peace talks on Afghanistan, a senior official with the insurgent group said Saturday. It marked one of the most significant developments amid efforts to find a negotiated end to the country’s protracted war.…READ MORE
Khan moves from cricket star to pious, anti-poverty reformer
ISLAMABAD (AP) — As former cricket star Imran Khan claimed victory Thursday in Pakistan’s parliamentary election, he has promised to fight corruption and help millions of impoverished citizens.…READ MORE
Khan claims win in Pakistan with vows on poverty, US ties
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former cricket star Imran Khan declared victory Thursday in Pakistan’s parliamentary election and vowed to run the country “as it has never before been run” by fighting corruption, seeking regional cooperation and forging a new relationship with the U.S. that was not “one-sided.”…READ MORE