Taliban militants abducted at least 400 students, staff and relatives from a military-run college in a northwest Pakistani tribal region on Monday.

The attack occurred as militant violence is increasing in the country's tribal belt, and as the Pakistani army continued an offensive against the Taliban in the Swat valley in another part of the northwest.

As U.S. lawmakers debate boosting aid to Pakistan amid renewed fighting in the country's Swat Valley, President Obama meets with the region's leaders on an overarching strategy.

President Barack Obama announced a new strategy for the Afghanistan war that includes assistance to Pakistan in its fight against militants. U.S. officials discuss the new plan.

Interactive map: Pakistan's efforts to clamp down on fighting in tribal regions along the Afghan border have had some unintended consequences in nearby areas.