The head of the Taleban sentenced to death four men...

The head of the Taleban sentenced to death four men for masterminding a number of bomb blasts in the Afghan capital Kabul in November 2000, Afghan Taleban radio said. They are to be executed on August 8.
Gulaf Khan, Aidi Mohammad, Mohammad Tahir, and Ebadollah son of Habiblloh were condemned for being the main executors of the terrorist act.
Another nine men were given life imprisonment for the bombings, which caused heavy casualties and considerable damage.
Bombs went off in front of the Foreign Ministry building, and in front of a hotel and a cinema, among other locations.
The radio said the "mercenaries and puppets" were acting on the orders "of their foreign masters" and were seeking to "undermine security in Kabul and inspire fear among the people".
"The criminals were arrested and their explosive devices and communication equipment were seized thanks to the tireless and consistent efforts of vigilant officers of the intelligence service." They "admitted to all their crimes" during questioning.
Taleban supreme leader Amir ol-Momenin handed down the sentences in line with shari'ah laws.
"Tomorrow... these criminals are to be executed at the Ariana crossroads in Kabul. The nine other criminals were sentenced to life imprisonment and will serve their terms in the central prison of Kabul Province," the radio said.