US President Barack Obama has said after meeting his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts that they are united in the goal of defeating al-Qaeda. After “extraordinarily constructive” talks, Mr Obama said the aim was to “defeat al-Qaeda” and its allies. He vowed to try to avoid civilian casualties in the conflict, and pledged greater resources to [...]

Pakistani helicopter gunships and warplanes have been bombing suspected Taleban militants in the Swat Valley as clashes intensify in the north-west.