Groundbreaking deal reached at N. Korea talks
(Reuters) Updated: 2007-02-13 20:24

US Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill (C) attends the closing
ceremony of the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program, in Beijing
February 13, 2007. North Korea agreed to take steps towards nuclear disarmament
under a groundbreaking deal struck on Tuesday that will bring the country more
than $300 million worth of aid. Under the agreement, which was reached by six
countries in Beijing after nearly a week of talks, Pyongyang will freeze the
reactor at the heart of its nuclear programme and allow international
inspections of the site. [Reuters]

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