U S Opens Talks with North Korea While Stating No Nuclear Pause
Washington offered unconditional discussions with North Korea while warning no halt to its nuclear programs will be negotiated. The move followed two days of talks with South Korea and Japan and was supported by President Bush who urged peace on the Korean peninsula.
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North Korea push for nuclear program sparks regional diplomacy
U S officials warn against North Korea ending the 1994 freeze as it enriches uranium and removes IAEA monitors. The proposal treats dialogue as unconditional but aims to verify international obligations with Seoul. In Pyongyang tens of thousands rallied for a stronger military.
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Norwegian court acquits teen in digital DVD crack case
Oslo City Court found Jon Lech Johansen not guilty of digital burglary for creating and sharing software that breaks DVD codes. The ruling says a buyer of a legally produced film still has legal access to it, not a crime.
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Six men held after ricin toxin found in London flat
Police seized material from a Wood Green apartment after traces of ricin tested positive. Six men of North African origin were arrested under the Terrorism Act during raids in east and north London. a woman was released. Authorities gave no charges yet and noted the toxin’s lethality and lack of antidote. Prime Minister Blair warned of the WMD threat.
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FBI ends search for five men after tipster false lead
The FBI halted a nationwide search for five foreign born men on Tuesday after confirming a tipster’s information was false. The agency weighed public disclosure against potential danger, noting the “boy who cried wolf” risk and legal duties in threat handling. An earlier Dec 29 appeal urged public help and posted photos and names.
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California loses track of 33,000 sex offenders
AP reports that California cannot locate about 33,296 of the 76,350 sex offenders registered under Megan's Law. Authorities admit many offenders vanish after registration and enforcement is inconsistent with many departments not pursuing the once-a-year check ins.
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