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U.S. visit feeds Pakistani worry over U.S. attack
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, visited Pakistan on the weekend, fueling speculation that the United States was about to take action against militants in northwest Pakistan.
Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan People:Pervez Musharraf Barack Obama Activities:Pakistan-U.S. Anti-terror War in Pakistan Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-13
As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq
WASHINGTON - John McCain has called Iraq the "central front" of the war on terror, a crucible of America's ability to defeat violent Islamic extremists the world over.
Nations:Pakistan U.S. Afghanistan People:Osama bin Laden Barack Obama John McCain David Petraeus Pervez Musharraf Activities:US Election 2008
2008-07-07
Pakistani Islamists converge on capital for Red Mosque demo
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Thousands of Islamist hardliners converged amid tight security in the Pakistani capital on Sunday to commemorate the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the Red Mosque, officials said.
Nations:Pakistan People:Pervez Musharraf Activities:Anti-terror War in Pakistan Source:(AFP)
2008-07-06
Pakistan launches strike at Taliban hideouts
KHYBER AGENCY, Pakistan - Pakistani forces bombarded suspected militant hideouts with mortar shells Saturday as the government launched a major offensive against Taliban fighters threatening the main city in the country's volatile northwest, officials said.
Nations:Pakistan People:Pervez Musharraf Activities:Anti-terror War in Pakistan Source:(AP)
2008-06-28
U.S. hopes for Pakistani crackdown on militants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes a promise by Pakistan not to let militants use its territory to attack Afghanistan will lead to a crackdown on the fighters by Islamabad, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.
Nations:Pakistan People:Robert Gates Pervez Musharraf Activities:Pakistan-U.S. Anti-terror War in Pakistan Source:(Reuters)
2008-06-26
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