NORTH KOREA
Six party talks back on track
The United States and North Korea took a step back from the nuclear brink after both sides showed willingness to speak to the other.
But with Washington and Pyongyang lacking in trust of each other, it remains to be seen whether the Oct. 31 agreement for the North to return to negotiations means the end is near for the nuclear crisis.
The Japan Times Weekly: Nov. 4, 2006 (C) All rights reserved
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