From December 2005 the dispute between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States over the financial issue has posed an obstacle to the six-party talks process. We hope both countries will bear in mind the larger interest of seeking an early settlement of the financial dispute.

The patent is related to making and selling things in the United States. But if you one master CD in the U.S. and the rest overseas, the master CD is very significant. The court can consider the effect of related activities outside the country. If as a result, the infringing company profited, it's settled law that you can get damages caused by that infringement.

There [are] absolutely no plans to file for bankruptcy. This is a $4 billion enterprise in the United States and it will remain in business serving clients despite defections.

Let me say optimistically that we should have a deal with the United States quite soon, as well.

But it was logical that we won and had the match been played in the United States, it would not have taken close to three hours but an hour and a half without doubt.

While the latest donation from the United States - which brings their total contribution to $114 million - is extremely welcome, we are urgently appealing for more cash so that we can continue to move food stocks into place in Sudan, in advance of the rainy season.