Direct talks on hostages to resume Thursday: Taliban

GHAZNI, Afghanistan (AFP) - Taliban militia and South Korean negotiators will resume direct talks on Thursday aimed at ensuring the release of the 19 remaining South Korean hostages, the Taliban said Wednesday.

"The talks will resume tomorrow at 10 o'clock (0730 GMT) in the same place in Ghazni province," Taliban spokesman Yousuf Ahmadi said, referring to the local headquarters of the Afghan Red Crescent Society.