Pressure builds for Taliban talks

According to a Time Magazine article, Afghan President Hamid Karzai along with US and British officials agree that victory against the Taliban is not possible. The realization increases the likelihood of negotiations with the insurgent group.

The assessment comes as heavy fighting is reported in both Afghanistan and Pakistan involving Taliban and al-Qaeda forces.

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United Press International

Momentum builds for Taliban negotiations United Press International - 2 hours ago KABUL, Afghanistan, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai and US and British officials have concluded there can be no military victory over Taliban insurgents, Time Magazine says. As Afghanistan Slides, Chance of a Taliban Deal Increases TIME Afghanistan: A country locked in a spiral of doom Times Online

Boston Globe

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