America says it will begin the process of removing North Korea from its list of countries that are considered to sponsor terrorism and move towards lifting trade sanctions against the North.

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Some families of the Pan Am victims complained about the delay in the U.N.. Others have said they want the U.N. and U.S. sanctions to remain in place until Libya proves it will not support terrorism.

CNN: France 'stops blocking Libya deal'

The United Nations imposed aviation and financial sanctions against the Taliban in November after it refused to expel Saudi-born terrorism suspect Osama bin Laden.

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The officials disputed reports the United States was putting off a vote on new sanctions until the spring to maintain support for the U.S.-led coalition on terrorism.

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Just last Friday, Secretary Powell wrote members of the U.S. Senate opposing draft legislation aimed at imposing sanctions on the Palestinian Authority's access to weapons if it does not meet its commitments to fight terrorism.

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