Tribal Elders to Negotiate End to Battle in Pakistan

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WANA, Pakistan - Fighting between Pakistani troops and suspected al-Qaida militants ebbed Sunday as tribal elders said they would try to negotiate an end to the largest battle yet against suspected terrorists along the Afghan frontier.

A 25-member council is to begin talks with the militants today under the protection of a white flag, said Brig. Mahmood Shah, chief of security for the tribal area in South Waziristan province.

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Tribal Elders to Negotiate End to Battle in Pakistan

Pakistani forces took advantage of Sunday's pause in fighting to search nearby homes. The military believes a "hi...

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