Obama, Lee consult on Cheonan probe

US: The investigation into the sinking of a South Korean warship in March was among issues U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korea President Lee Myung-bak discussed in a telephone call on Monday, the White House said in a statement.

"President Lee provided an update on the status of the investigation into the sinking of the ROK naval vessel Cheonan in which 46 Korean sailors lost their lives," the statement said.

Washington, Tuesday, Reuters