Yesterday in North Korea

Image taken from video footage shows former U.S. President Bill Clinton (seated, L) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il (seated, R) posing for a picture in Pyongyang August 4, 2009. Clinton made a surprise visit to North Korea on Tuesday to try to win the release of two jailed American journalists, and met the country's reclusive leader Kim.
(C) Reuters Pictures

Update:
North Korean media say Kim Jong Il has pardoned two American journalists and ordered their release during former President Bill Clinton’s visit.
@ 'NY Times'