The Taliban’s attempt to kill a 14-year-old girl, famous for speaking out against Islamic militants, has triggered a wave of revulsion in Pakistan.
		
	 
	
		
		The death of al-Qaeda’s second in command has underscored its opposition to the remote bombers. Jon Boone and Jason Burke report.
		
	 
	
		
			
				
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		In a move that has highlighted ‘moral crimes’ in Afghanistan, a woman who was jailed after being raped by a cousin has been released from prison.
		
	 
	
		
		Justice ministry proposes that ceremonies be policed for modesty to crackdown on lavish events that put families in debt.
		
	 
	
		
			
				
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			 / 11 January 2010
			
		
		Long-term weaknesses in United States intelligence gathering have been ruthlessly exposed over the past fortnight.