US targets Afghan Taliban leaders with sanctions
US slaps sanctions on Afghan Taliban leaders
WASHINGTON - The US announced Thursday it was placing sanctions on three senior Taliban officials accused of playing key roles in the militant group's finances.
'Barefoot Bandit' to make Seattle court appearance
WASHINGTON - The US says elusive Al Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden is in the tribal areas between Afghanistan and Pakistan though the Pakistani government at its top levels may not know about it.
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- Investigators: Shooting at Wash. state park that left 2 dead, 4 wounded stemmed from argument
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- Holder: Getting death penalty in military tribunal for Sept. 11 suspects might be tough
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