Taliban to Open Schools in Afghanistan
According to the Star Tribune, in an attempt to win support among local residents, the Taliban said it will open its own schools in areas of southern Afghanistan. The reported chief spokesman for the militants, Abdul Hai Muthmahien, said Islamic education will be provided to students in March and funded by the Taliban's ruling council. http://www.startribune.com/722/story/950820.html
I noticed that the reporter, Noor Khan, managed to say all the important information in the lede. Khan said the who, the what and the where in the first sentence. Khan used facts and avoided adding his own commentary.
The Los Angeles Times is reporting how the people in different regions of Afghanistan are reacting to the Taliban plan. Ahmad Jan Aqa said he would not send his sons to a Taliban school because he is afraid they would become militants. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-afghan-taliban-schools,1,6965620.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines
In my opinion, the Los Angeles Times reported the story with a little more depth. Both papers conveyed the message clearly and included all of the important information.