Powell Presses N. Korea on Weapons Talks

[maddezmom]

TOKYO - Secretary of State Colin Powell (news - web sites) pressed North Korea (news - web sites) on Sunday to return to nuclear disarmament talks even as he branded the communist country a "terrorist state" that has "no respect for human rights."



Powell's strong comments came after North Korea accused the United States of "evermore hostile acts," including U.S. participation in a multinational naval exercise set to begin Monday off the Japanese coast.


The maneuvers are part of an effort to curb the smuggling of missiles and nuclear technology on the high seas.


North Korea dominated Powell's discussions in Japan with Prime Minister Junichiro and other officials. Later, Powell flew to China where he planned talks on Monday with President Hu Jintao on North Korea, Taiwan and other issues.

more: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=516&ncid=716&e=6&u=/ap/20041024/ap_on_re_as/powell_asia

Boyt, Colin starting to sound like shrub...guess he's concerned about his legacy.

[bemildred]

1. Same old same old. nt

[cliss]

2. Why doesn't Powell just shut up?

Somebody should call him and tell him to go to the office and punch his time card. His job is about to end.

Thank God.