Doctor Confirms Kim Jong-il Stroke

A Paris-based neurosurgeon confirmed that the North Korean leader suffered a stroke but said Mr. Kim did not undergo any surgery following related to the stroke.

In Setback for Bush, Korea Nuclear Talks Collapse

North Korea refused to agree to a system of verifying its promise to end all nuclear activity.

N. Korea Vows to Exclude Japan From Nuclear Talks

North Korea vowed to ignore Japan at talks due to begin on Monday among representatives from five regional powers aimed at reviving a nuclear disarmament deal.