Tip Leads To Capture Of Haqqani Network Leader In Khost

Afghan and coalition forces have captured a Haqqani network leader in Khost province in eastern Afghanistan, reports NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

The suspect captured Monday is believed responsible for facilitating the movement of bomb-making materials from Pakistan into Khost, military officials said. He also conducted attacks against NATO and Afghan forces.

An intelligence tip helped lead the joint force to the hiding place in Terayzai district,...