North Korea agrees to nuclear disarmament pact
North Korea agrees to shut down its main reactor and move to dismantle its atomic program in exchange for aid totaling about 250 million dollars. The accord, reached after tense six nation talks, could open cooperation with the United States and Japan and requires inspections and full declaration of nuclear facilities at Yongbyon.
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Iran eases tone as Ahmadinejad shifts to dialogue
Iran’s hard line leader Ahmadinejad signals dialogue over force in Iraq while denying supplying advanced weapons to militants. He warns turmoil harms Iran and cites domestic criticism as a driver for a softer approach amid U.S. accusations of arming Shiites in Iraq.
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Explosions Rock Buses in Lebanon's Christian Heartland
Two commuter buses were hit by bombs in Lebanon's mainly Christian region a day before Rafik Hariri's anniversary. At least three people were killed and 20 wounded as authorities feared the attack would intimidate a rally planned to honor Hariri. President Lahoud condemned the blasts as deepening sectarian rifts amid political gridlock between Saniora's government and Hezbollah.
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Venezuela to buy Verizon stake in CANTV deal begins nationalization
Venezuela signs a preliminary agreement to purchase Verizon Communications 28.5 percent stake in CANTV for 572 million dollars. Telecommunications Minister Jesse Chacon calls the move transparent and a step toward nationalizing a key sector, after meeting Verizon executive John Diercksen in Caracas.
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