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The deals between the two have thus far only resulted in more terrorist incidents, said Gates.

A peace deal between Taliban and authorities in Pakistan's restive Swat valley appeared headed for a collapse on Thursday as a frustrated cleric, who brokered the ceasefire accord, said he will quit the region to protest the government's failure to impose strict Islamic law or sharia.

A peace deal between Taliban and authorities in Pakistan's restive Swat valley appeared headed for a collapse on Thursday as a frustrated cleric, who brokered the ceasefire accord.

The deals between the two have thus far only resulted in more terrorist incidents, said Gates.

A peace deal between Taliban and authorities in Pakistan's restive Swat valley appeared headed for a collapse on Thursday as a frustrated cleric, who brokered the ceasefire accord, said he will quit the region to protest the government's failure to impose strict Islamic law or sharia.

A peace deal between Taliban and authorities in Pakistan's restive Swat valley appeared headed for a collapse on Thursday as a frustrated cleric, who brokered the ceasefire accord.