How the Pakistan school massacre unfolded
At least 145 people died in today’s massacre at a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. Most of the victims were children, some as young as 12-years-old. It was the work of the Pakistani Taliban. Anderson looks at how they committed such a brutal atrocity.
Christiane Amanpour has spoken with Pakistan’s Defense Minister about today's tragedy and his country’s relationship with the Taliban.
Tonight on AC360: Malala’s recovery after Taliban attack
Today Malala Yousafzai was released from a British hospital and will continue her recovery at a temporary home there. The Pakistani teen became a symbol of courage after she defied the Taliban and promoted education for girls.
In 2011, when asked why she risks her life, she told CNN’s Reza Sayah, "I shall raise my voice...I have rights. I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to market. I have the right to speak up."
For speaking out, the Taliban ambushed a van transporting Malala and her classmates home from school in October and tried to assassinate her. The attack was brutal, but didn’t prove fatal. She was taken to England to receive medical care and protection from the Islamic extremists who threatened to come after her again.
Malala's recovery process after Taliban attack
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the medical treatment Malala, 14, will receive in England. He says her young age is a beneficial factor for the process her brain will need to go through to rewire itself.
The Pakistani teen was targeted by the Taliban and shot twice at point-blank range while she was in a school van with other students. Malala was attacked for promoting girls' education.
Reza Sayah reports on what Pakistani officials are doing to try to find those responsible for the attack. There have been a few arrests, but they are still investigating.
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Tonight on AC360: Teen activist fights to survive assassination attempt
Malala Yousufzai, 14, is now in the hands of medical experts in England. The Pakistani teen was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban last week when riding home in a school van with other classmates in the Swat Valley region, near the border with Afghanistan.
Malala was targeted by the gunmen for speaking out about girls’ rights to education. Last year when asked why she risks her life, she told CNN’s Reza Sayah, "I shall raise my voice...I have rights. I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to market. I have the right to speak up."
The Islamic extremists aimed to silence her defiant message, and have promised to attack her again if she survives her injuries.
Congressman: U.S. should cut aid to Pakistan
Rep. Rohrabacher believes Pakistan was giving safe haven to Osama bin Laden and has proven to be an enemy to the U.S.
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Tonight on AC360: "We should be ashamed" of treatment of Pakistani Doc
Today lawyers representing the Pakistani doctor who helped the United States track down Osama bin Laden appealed his conviction.
Last week, a Pakistani tribal court sentenced Shakeel Afridi to 33 years in prison for treason. At the time, Pakistani officials said it was because Afridi helped the CIA track down Osama bin Laden. He had set up a fake vaccination program in hopes of getting DNA samples to identify the al Qaeda leader. But there's a new twist tonight. They now say the conviction was due to Afridi's "close links" to the militant group Lashkar-e-Islam, according to the judgment obtained by CNN.
In today's appeal, Afridi's legal team denied the accusations calling them "false and baseless."
The case has further strained U.S.-Pakistani relations.
Tonight on 360°, Anderson talks in-depth with U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, who says the U.S. should be "ashamed" of Afridi's treatment in Pakistan. The California Republican says the U.S. should be "raising holy hell" to help Afridi. "He risked his life for us and we're abandoning him," Rohrabacher said. Here's a preview of the interview and see more tonight at 8 and 10pm ET..
Video: Pakistan nuclear nightmare
"The Atlantic's" Jeffrey Goldberg tells Anderson Cooper why the U.S. is worried about Pakistan's nuclear capabilities.
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Tonight on AC360: Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
Why does “The Atlantic” call Pakistan “The Ally From Hell”? At 8pm ET Anderson talks to Jeffrey Goldberg about an investigation that leaves him questioning “With a friend like this, who needs enemies?”
Video: Zakaria sounds off on U.S.-Pakistan ties
Editor's note: CNN's Anderson Cooper and Fareed Zakaria discuss Pakistan and Afghanistan.
KTH: Pakistan denies intelligence leaks
Editor's note: Anderson Cooper reports on the latest developments in the strained relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan.
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