| US President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone Monday and agreed to close ranks on Iran and North Korea, a White House official said. "The presidents agreed on the importance of remaining united in their efforts to press Iran to suspend all enrichment activities and begin negotiations on the incentive package," the official said. "The presidents also discussed the potential North Korean launch and plan to remain in contact on the issue," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. |