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FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 file photo, shows Taliban leader Mullah Mansour. The U.S. conducted an airstrike Saturday, May 21, 2016, against the Taliban leader the Pentagon said, and a U.S. official said Mansour was believed to have been killed. Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said the attack occurred in a remote region along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. He said the U.S. was studying the results of the attack. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

Afghan leaders see Taliban leader’s death as hopeful sign

By LYNNE O'DONNELL and MIRWAIS KHAN - Associated Press

Afghanistan's national police and soldiers guard near the area of a suicide attack on the police academy, west of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Two massive attacks in Kabul on Friday, one striking near a government and military complex in a residential area and the other a suicide bombing outside a police academy, killed at least 35 people, sending the strongest message yet to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani — that militants are still able to strike at his heavily fortified seat of power. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini)

Ashraf Ghanim, Afghan president, calls on Pakistan to rein in Taliban

By Rahim Faiez and Lynne O'Donnell - Associated Press

Zafar Hashemi, a deputy spokesman for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, speaks during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, on July 29, 2015. An Afghan official said Wednesday his government is examining claims that reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead. (Associated Press)

Taliban confirms death of Mullah Omar, names successor

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

The death of Mullah Mohammad Omar (center) was confirmed by the Taliban, which postponed a second round of talks with Kabul. (Associated Press)

Mullah Omar death, Islamic State growth shake Afghanistan peace hopes

By Guy Taylor and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Five-year-old footage of Mullah Mohammed Omar (center) rallying his Taliban troops in Kandahar, Afghanistan, was found in the BBC's vaults and aired in 2009. (Associated Press/BBC TV) ** FILE **

Mullah Mohammed Omar, Taliban leader, is dead, Afghanistan intel confirms

By Lynne O'Donnell - Associated Press

This undated file photo reportedly shows the Taliban supreme leader Mullah Omar. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Mullah Omar reported dead may hinder peace process

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times