Reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar is reported to have disappeared from his hideout in Pakistan, according to Afghan intelligence sources, fueling speculation that he may have been killed. (CBS/National Counterterrorism Center/AP)Taliban Chief Disappeared, Says Afghan Intel -- CBS News/AP
KABUL, Afghanistan - — The Afghan intelligence agency said Monday that the reclusive leader of the Taliban has disappeared from a suspected hideout in Pakistan and has been out of contact with his commanders for days — adding further questions about Mullah Mohammad Omar after a media report said he was killed.
The Taliban denied the claim on the Afghan news channel Tolo that Omar was shot dead while being moved inside Pakistan with the help of a former Pakistani intelligence official. The Taliban spokesman countered that Omar was alive and was somewhere inside Afghanistan.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. Treasury official plans Europe trip on Iran nuclear plans.
Netanyahu speech to Congress eyed for sign of U.S.-Israel rift.
Palestinian vote at U.N. looms over U.S.-Israel rift.
Syria condemns EU sanctions on Bashar al-Assad. EU imposes sanctions on Syrian leader Assad.
EU significantly extends sanctions against Iran.
US military: 2 troops killed in Iraq
Yemen deaths follow collapse of Gulf effort to ease Saleh out. Gunbattle in Yemen as transition deal collapses. U.S., other diplomats trapped in embassy as Yemen crisis worsens. Yemen crisis worsens as Saleh loyalists trap US ambassador.
After a year, scant progress toward conference on mideast WMD-free zone.
Saudi woman drives, goes to jail.
ASIA
China confirms North Korean leader Kim Jong-il visit.
Pakistan retakes naval base after attack. Pakistan retakes naval base after just six militants lay seige. Pakistani commandos end Taliban siege of Karachi navy base. Implications of the Karachi attack.
NATO says blast kills 4 service members in Afghanistan.
China, Philippine defense chiefs discuss Spratlys.
China food choices reshaping world markets.
AFRICA
High-level US diplomat meets Libyan rebel leaders. UK and France to use attack helicopters against Muammar Gaddafi's regime. Report: France sends combat choppers to Libya. Senior U.S. diplomat meets Libya rebels in Benghazi.
Egyptian groups call for second round of ‘Rage’ protests on lack of change.
Seizure of disputed province brings newly divided Sudan to brink of civil war. Sudan Abyei dispute: Gunmen burning and looting - UN.
South Sudan seeks to defuse crisis in Abyei through non-military means.
Egypt's tensions show strain in 'season of change'.
EUROPE
Iceland volcanic ash cloud forces airlines to change flight schedules. Iceland volcano: European airlines on watch for flight disruptions.
Huge US military operation to guard President Obama and wife on visit to Britain.
Germany nuclear shutdown by 2022 may mean blackouts, Merkel warned.
Spain: Socialists suffer heavy election losses. Spanish Socialists hammered in local elections.
Russia softens stance on U.S. missile shield.
US ran 'secret terror hunt' in Sweden: report.
AMERICAS
Obamas arrive in London to restore special to 'special relationship'.
Tornado season is deadliest since 1953. Tornado devastates Joplin, Missouri, 116 dead.
Mexico mass graves of 219 signal major cartel rift.
Chile exhumes ex-President Salvador Allende's remains.
Honduras ousted leader Zelaya signs deal for return.
Joplin tornado death toll soars to 89.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US Predators strike again in Mir Ali.
Older bin Laden widows think younger wife tipped off US.
The long, winding path to closer CIA and military cooperation.
U.S. returns Guantanamo detainee's remains to Afghanistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
India starts trade talks with African countries in effort to rival China.
Cisco sued for helping China build Golden Shield.
Mexico pushes Carstens for IMF; Brazil reacts coolly.
Pile of U.S. debt would stretch beyond stratosphere.
Japan, China, South Korea eye trade pact.
US stocks plunge on European debt worries.
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