Issues/Politics Bush pulls N. Korea from terror list as nation releases nuclear information | Bush pulls N. Korea from terror list as nation releases nuclear information |
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CIA North Korea's decision to offer at least a partial look at its nuclear capability marks a major sign of progress by a multinational effort to end the country's drive to build nuclear weapons. As a demonstration of veracity, the North Korean government officials planned on Friday to blow up a cooling tower at the Yongbyon reactor, about 60 miles, north of Pyongyang. White House spokewsoman Dana Perino said U.S. officials would verify North Korea's declaration over the next 45 days, and make the North eligible for U.S. aid and for loans from international institutions like the World Bank. The North was initially put on the terrorism list two decades ago after its agents blew up a South Korean airliner carrying 115 passengers. In addition to removng North Korea from the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism, U.S. officials said the government would also lift sanctions imposed on North Korea as part of the World War I-era Trading with the Enemy Act. The move would leave Cuba alone on the list. Click here for complete article | International Herald Tribune North Korea avoids details on what it has been doing to to develop nuclear weapons | Asia Times Online President Bush discusses North Korea | The White House |
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Democrats call for ethics reform, affordable health care, ending Iraq war: 2008 "platform" outlines party position, goals for presidential nominee. | Daily News
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McCain, Obama agree to three debates: Vice presidential candidates will face off at Washington University. | Washington Post
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Odyssey Project helps low income adults realize college dreams: Illinois Humanities Council brings national program to Chicago area, offering free college courses for credit from New York's Bard College. | ChiTown Daily News
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