| BritainÂ’s Defence Minister Des Browne on Wednesday endorsed peace talks between Pakistan and Taliban militants, despite concerns from Afghanistan that the talks will allow the Taliban to regroup and launch more attacks. Talking to reporters at AustraliaÂ’s National Press Club, Browne said Britain supported any moves that would encourage militants to put down their weapons and stop violence, and said Pakistan and Afghanistan needed to work together. He said reconciliation should be a part of any strategy, although it was clear some militants had no intention of putting down their weapons. |