The statement came after a review of President-elect Barack Obama's transition activities concluded Monday he and his staff had no inappropriate discussions with either Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich or Blagojevich's staff about filling Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat.

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"The directors had duties, among others, to be honest in recording the purposes and activities of the business, " Mr. Akers said in a statement.

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The United States, France and Britain have been pressing for a strong statement in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's demand that Iran stop its nuclear activities.

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