'Nobody is ready to make any kind of deal'
(NEWSER) - Yesterday's militant assault in the heart of Kabul succeeded not only in paralyzing the city for hours—it also exposed the vulnerability of the US-backed Afghan government, demonstrated the resilience of the Taliban, and left the usually quiet city with a lingering sense of fear. The morning rush-hour attack offered a disturbing sign that the Taliban, who have traditionally made rural Afghanistan their stronghold, are now bringing the war to the cities, in a bid to show that no pocket of the country is safe, writes Dexter Filkins for the New York Times . More»