US and Taliban to begin violence reduction period
Both sides to sign agreement on February 29th if violent reduction period successful
Pakistan deports ’Afghan girl’ following arrest
Sharbat Gula’s 1985 photo in National Geographic became a symbol of her country’s wars
Fighting continues as Taliban hole up in Kunduz
US-backed counter-offensive takes strategic city but leaves pockets of Islamist insurgents
New Taliban leader facing tension as top official quits
Anger in ranks over decision to cover up death of former chief Mullah Omar for two years
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