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In response to military offenses in North Waziristan and the kiber region. We will bring you full coverage, speaking to our correspondents at the scene and bring you reaction from throughout pakistan. Its midday here in london, 7 00 a. M. In washington, and 5 00 p. M. In peshawar, pakistan, where taliban gunmen have launched a horrific attack, and this time, the target was children. Gunmen stormed an armyrun school and killed 126 people. Most of them were pupils. Eyewitnesss say the attack began when five or six armed men wearing paramilitary uniforms scaled the school walls, entered the building and opened fire. Pakistani security say they have rescued many other children trapped inside. The army says most of the schools 500 students have been evacuated. Five gunmen have reportedly been killed. We have heard from the taliban. They have been speaking to the bbc and have told our correspondents that this attack is in retaliation for Army Operations in North Waziristan and other areas, t
Hello, and welcome to our special Coverage Today with events in pakistan dominating our news. Taliban gunmen have attacked a school in northwest pakistan, killing 126 people, most children. Alsharif has called it a national tragedy. Five or six gunned men opened fire and exploded a large bomb. In the last hour, weve been getting reports of explosions and gunfire being heard and that four of the attackers have been killed. The search is continuing for the remaining gunmen. Lets get the latest. Sharma khalil is on her way there. What are you hearing now . Reporter we are hearing of the explosions you just mentioned. Were getting reports that some of the children are still at the school. We heard earlier from the military that a security operation was under way and that many of the children and some of the teachers have been evacua evacuated. If some of them are still inside the school. As you were saying earlier, some very anxious parents were looking for their children, wanting to know
From our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. We turn now to afghanistan. Efforts to complete the first democratic transition continue. A deal brokered by john kerry appears to be in pearl. Peril. Differences are emerging between efforts to complete the first democratic transition continue. A deal brokered by john kerry the two camps. As withdrawal of the u. S. Troops move closer, the taliban are making military gains in the south and near the capital of kabul. My guest bruce riedel has written a new book, what we won americas secret war in afghanistan, 19791989. I am pleased to have him back at this table. Welcome. And i should say that anyone who wants to understand afghanistan and pakistan turns to you, including the president of the United States because you are principal advisor as he was formulating policy. Even bob woodward said the foremost intelligence advisor has produced a vital and concise history of that part of the world. That is still president obamas award to
From our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. We turn now to afghanistan. Efforts to complete the first democratic transition continue. A deal brokered by john kerry appears to be in pearl. Emerging between the two camps. The taliban are making military gains in the south and near the capital of kabul. Has written a new book, on, americas secret war in afghanistan from 19791989. Back atased to have him this table. Anyone who wants to understand afghanistan and pakistan turns to you, including the president of the United States because you are principal advisor as he was policy. Ing even bob woodward said the advisor intelligence has produced a vital and concise history of that part of the world. The future of afghanistan . We are at the moment of truth in the future of cap of afghanistan. One of these two individuals is going to have to admit that he lost. That is not going to be easy. It is not easy for an afghan politician to admit he has lost. He will have to admit he che