Tuesday, August 4, 2009

News Alert: Two U.S. Journalists in N. Korea Are Said to Be Pardoned

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The New York Times
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 -- 3:46 PM ET
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Two U.S. Journalists in N. Korea Are Said to Be Pardoned

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, pardoned two jailed
American journalists, the official KCNA news agency has
reported, according to Reuters. The report came after former
President Bill Clinton met with the reclusive and ailing Mr.
Kim in Pyonyang on Tuesday.

Mr. Kim granted "a special pardon," KCNA said in a statement.

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