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Afghan Taliban name new leader, but peace talks delayed

The Afghan Taliban has reportedly chosen a new leader to replace the late supreme leader, Mullah Omar, whose 2013 death was confirmed this week, although the leadership change has led to the postponement of peace talks between the insurgents and Afghan government. Mana Rabiee reports.