Washington Eyes Taliban Dissidents

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States wants to engage with Taliban militants who wish to break away from Al-Qaida, United Press International reports.

Washington will look to Pakistani military and intelligence services for guidance in separating the so-called moderate Taliban from the extremists, said Clinton during a visit to Pakistan.

According to a BBC report, a new U.S. defense bill includes provisions to pay Taliban fighters to give up their...