«There still is a lot of negotiating that will have to be completed in November, including the specifics of the agreements and time frames, ... but in essence, North Korea has agreed to end its existing nuclear weapons and ongoing development and to include inspections in exchange for a U.S. agreement not to invade or attack North Korea and to gradually normalize relations. When nuclear weapons are eliminated, a peaceful nuclear energy program would be considered and, in the meanwhile, the other five parties to the talks agreed to provide energy assistance.»

«With the polls open and insurgent attacks in parts of Baghdad, the measure of success of the referendum will depend in part on Sunni participation in the vote,»

«With confidence in a unified Iraqi state at a low ebb, ... there is a lot resting on the referendum to replace insurgency with political participation.»

«The most important aspect of the trial is that it is perceived to be fair and not merely 'victor's justice' but rather have internationally accepted procedures. The prosecution will have to avoid the pitfall of allowing the trial to be a vehicle for Saddam Hussein to speak publicly and create a voice in Iraqi politics.»

«Syrian officials have been accused of involvement in the assassination of the former Lebanese Prime Minister and of continued funding of Palestinian militants in Lebanon, ... so the vote Monday is the first in several steps expected to seriously pressure Syria.»

«Although Russia and China have resisted the strong language of the U.N. resolution, the vote is expected to pass,»

«[They are] designed to galvanize support from his sympathizers in Iraq and used as a diversion from the riveting testimony of victims.»

«Iran is desperately trying to avert crippling sanctions and keep its nuclear power program. That appears to involve disclosing that it may have broken some rules along the way.»

«Foreign Minister Lavrov was clear that Russia remains committed to non proliferation and any Russian compromise proposals are within that context.»

«It is likely there will be a presidential statement. It's not binding, and the Security Council doesn't have to vote.»