Clinton, Gates, Cautious on Afghan-Taliban Peace Contacts

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that contacts between the Afghan government and the Taliban are just beginning, and it's unclear if they will bear fruit. Clinton and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed the Afghan conflict in closed-door talks in Brussels with NATO colleagues. - Clinton, Gates, Cautious on Afghan-Taliban Peace Contacts

Are the Taliban really ready for peace talks in Afghanistan? CSM