Sunday, October 15, 2006

Round up of news on North Korea

Transcript: Bush's news conference.
10/11/06 11:34 AM, EDT
President Bush held a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House on Wednesday, addressing a wide range of topics. Here is a full transcript of his opening comments and a question-and-answer session.
Pakistan catches alleged plotters.
10/11/06 11:36 PM, EDT
Pakistan's president on Wednesday said authorities had captured "extremists" allegedly behind an attempt on his life.
Key U.S. sanctions proposals.
10/12/06 02:50 AM, EDT
The United States has circulated a revised five-page text on U.N. sanctions against North Korea in response to Pyongyang's claim it tested a nuclear weapon.
South Korean finance minister named next U.N. leader
10/13/06 04:07 PM, EDT
The General Assembly adopted a resolution by acclamation Friday appointing South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon to succeed Kofi Annan as U.N. secretary-general.