Reif says this improved cooperation is expected to help the U.S.and Russia fight nuclear terrorism and work toward tougher sanctions on Iran for its nuclear activities.

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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.

ECONOMIST: Some cheer over North Korea

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.

CNN: Afghan clashes end; Taliban says will combat terrorism