The U.S. military has launched a new "Most Wanted" campaign offering rewards of up to $200,000 for information leading to the capture of 12 Taliban and al-Qaida leaders.

By Noor Khan, Associated Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- U.S.-led airstrikes hit a Taliban gathering in southern Afghanistan and killed at least three senior figures of the militant group, government officials said Friday.

By Amir Shah Associated Press GHAZNI, Afghanistan -- The Taliban sought guarantees of safety from the U.N. mission in Afghanistan for possible hostage talks with South Korean officials in government-controlled territory, a purported spokesman for the militants said Friday.

By Andrew Buncombe The bullet-riddled body of a South Korean hostage was found yesterday in eastern Afghanistan, and the Taliban threatened to kill more captives if its demands were not met.

By Jason Straziuso, Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan -- U.S. and NATO commanders say they have blunted the Taliban's threatened spring offensive, killing almost 40 commanders and 2,000 insurgents.