Why talks can not be took place?

The United Nations top diplomat in Afghanistan is calling for peace talks with the Taliban’s top leaders. Kai Eide spoke to reporters in Kabul. He said only talks with top Taliban leaders could end the country’s conflicts. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has repeatedly called for peace talks with the Taliban. Taliban leader, Mullah Omar has rejected the offer. The Taliban leader says no talks can take place as long as the American-led coalition forces remained in Afghanistan.

Rescuers are searching the waters near the southern Philippine coast, where a passenger boat sank. They are looking for about 50 people who are still missing after the captain ordered everyone off the ship. Officials have rescued about 900 of the 964 people who jumped into the water of Zamboanga del Norte province.