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November 18, 2008

Taliban Rejects Afghan Peace Talks Offer
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In Afghanistan, the Taliban has rejected an offer of peace talks with
Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The Taliban says it will not negotiate
until foreign troops leave Afghanistan. On Sunday, Karzai offered to
provide security for Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, if he agreed
to negotiations.



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