US 'committed to Afghan talks' despite Taliban suspension 16/03/2012
The US says it remains committed to Afghan reconciliation despite the suspension of talks by the Taliban.
"There is no likely resolution to the conflict in Afghanistan without a political resolution," White House spokesman Jay Carney said.
The Taliban said they were halting preliminary talks with the US because Washington's message had been "erratic" - an accusation denied by Mr Carney.
Meanwhile, President Karzai called on Nato troops to leave Afghan villages.
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