U.S. Fast direct talks with the Taliban rendered, report

Washington ... American newspapers claimed that the Obama administration directly with the Taliban has sharp dialogue process. Officials reportedly believe that the Quetta Shura and other groups supported by Pakistan for talks not necessary. Afghanistan than Pakistan's more aware of details of contacts not being kept. U.S. newspaper reports began talks with the Taliban several months ago was. senior Afghan official told an American correspondent in Qatar and Germany at leastattended three meetings. Eight of these nine days before a meeting with Taliban leader Mullah Omar, who was considered close. However Haqqani network is not part of negotiations. U.S. officials say Taliban'd clear direct talks with the U.S. is his priority. They also own a proposed formal political office is open and can be opened office in Qatar is possible tu rpr. U.S. officials say Obama administration is now thinking that Quetta Shourie and other groups for talks with Pakistan's cooperation is not necessary. Taliban to meet some people say the Taliban want to open your office in order for Pakistan to get out of pressure. U.S. officials say Afghan government U.S. contacts with the Taliban is being kept fully informed but Pakistan is being only partially informed.

12 killed in China hailstorm: report

BEIJING: At least 12 people were killed and 27 injured as hailstones, lashing rain and gales pounded southern China's Guangdong province on Sunday, state media said.

The storms, which hit cities including Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan and Zhongshan, caused about 50 million yuan ($7.5 million) in direct economic losses, the ministry of civil affairs said, according to the official news agency.

The Guangdong provincial government has dispatched a team to the disaster-affected areas to direct relief work, the report said.

The local government has initiated emergency plans to rush the injured to hospital, provide aid to the elderly, and inspect for endangered buildings. (AFP)