Rebels press new demands as Liberia vows disarmament
In northwest Liberia rebels resist surrender with demands for greater power and money tied to a peace deal. Sekou Conneh seeks top posts across government before disarmament starts, while U.N. offers counseling and job training instead of cash for guns.
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Nine month abduction ends as Elizabeth Smart returns home
Elizabeth Smart, age 15, reflects in a public interview that she remains largely the same person after nine months away. Authorities say Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee kidnapped her in June 2002 and kept her near a campsite in the foothills before moving her to California. Both suspects face kidnapping burglary and sexual assault charges and are held on 10 million dollar bonds pending competency exams.
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North Korea May Consider Security Guarantees to Dismantle Nukes
North Korea said it will consider President Bush's offer of written security assurances in exchange for dismantling its nuclear weapons program. The stance signals a possible resumption of six nation talks as Pyongyang also faces suspected missile tests. U.S. and Japanese officials declined comment on the North's signal and the missile activity.
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