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The Taliban's YouTube Page

Typically it's al Qaeda who's been associated with media savvy, but it appears that Taliban are trying to get into the act with their very own YouTube channel - Istiqlal Media. As Wired's Adam Rawnsley observes this is all slightly behind the Web 2.0 curve but it does raise a disturbing question of whether this move means they're seeking to broaden their appeal.