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41 dead in Pakistan Swat Valley blast

At least 41 people were killed and dozens wounded in a blast Monday at a security forces checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, authorities said.

Commentary: U.S.-Pakistan goals coming into alignment

It hasn't been too often in the past couple of years that you could write about good news from Pakistan. But if there is a silver lining to the atrocities that have plagued the country in the past several years, it is the fact that the Pakistani public, government and military are increasingly seeing the jihadist militants on their territory in a hostile light.

Pakistan arrests top Taliban commander

Pakistan has arrested a key militant commander suspected of launching suicide attacks in the country's northwest, Pakistan's army announced Monday.

Militant commander dies in custody in Pakistan

A notorious Pakistani Taliban commander with a reputation for beheading opponents has died in custody, a Pakistani military official said.

Pakistan: Taliban spokesman, leader arrested

A Taliban spokesman and leader were arrested in Pakistan's volatile Swat Valley, a military official said.

Volunteer militias push back Taliban

Sixteen-year-old Akbar Zaid dreams of becoming a teacher. But for now, his summer job involves holding an automatic rifle and hunting down Taliban fighters.

Pakistan: Militants suffer heavy casualties as fighting rages

Fighting raged Tuesday between security forces and militants in northwestern Pakistan, leaving 43 militants dead and two commanders captured, authorities said.

Newsquiz: Week of August 24

Where in the world? -- You've heard many different places mentioned this week on CNN Student News. Show you know your news by identifying the location described in each clue. Write your answers in the space provided.

Girls victimized by Taliban find safe haven to learn

In Pakistan's combustible Swat Valley, some girls refuse to wear uniforms so they can make it to school without being harmed.

Despair, devastation in war-ravaged Swat Valley

Gen. Nadeem Ahmad swirls the helicopter over Pakistan's ground zero. Below is the Swat Valley of North West Frontier Province.

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