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In South Korea, Kim Jong-un's New Year speech generates surprise - and doubt
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for economic reform and expressed a wish to improve relations with South Korea, departing from the usual North Korea rhetoric.
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North Korea threatens US after it helps South Korea
The question now is whether the furor over missiles actually marks another step on the way to a much more serious confrontation, or is simply another exercise in a long-running game of dare.
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With latest IAEA report in hand, UN chief slams Iran for lack of cooperation (+video)
Speaking in Tehran today, UN chief Ban Ki-moon criticized Iran for failing to reassure the world it is not pursuing nuclear weapons as the IAEA reported its nonmilitary nuclear work continues apace.
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Why is North Korea threatening to conduct a nuclear test? (+video)
First, to make up for the embarrassment of the failed missile; second, the regime's past nuclear tests didn't go very well.
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Iran loading homemade nuclear fuel rods, firing up new centrifuges
Iran says it now has the next generation of centrifuges to enrich uranium for its nuclear program. But US experts are skeptical of Iran's claims.
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un not really in control, says brother
Kim Jong-un's brother reportedly wonders how long North Korea's Kim Jong-un can last – or how much say he will have over his own destiny, let alone that of his people.
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Former President Jimmy Carter arrived in North Korea amid hope for six-party talks
Former President Jimmy Carter arrived in North Korea on Tuesday for talks aimed at reducing tensions with North Korea. This trip looks similar to his first visit in 1994.
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Iran missile system tested, rhetoric sharpened on eve of NATO summit
Iran missile system: Iran tested a new air-defense system and lashed out at NATO as the military alliance prepared to meet this weekend in Lisbon, Portugal. Iran has long sought homegrown air defenses.
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US-Vietnam ties strengthen with military exercises, to China's chagrin
This week, the USS John McCain is engaged in military exercises in the South China Sea - setting a new threshold in US-Vietnam ties.
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Why North Korea Cheonan sinking gets wrist slap from UN
North Korea agreed to its first talks with the US in a year, and is signaling interest in restarting the six-party talks about nuclear disarmament.
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Iranian scientist defects: US covert ops hurt Iran nuclear program
The defection of Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri to the US shows that a long-running CIA covert program against the Iran nuclear program is working.
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North Korea spurns UN push to stop executions and torture
The North Korea ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva denounced its recommendations just as reports emerged that the North had executed the official responsible for a ruinous currency revaluation.
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American missionary allegedly held by North Korea. A 'gift' to Pyongyang?
North Korea said it has detained a US citizen, widely believed to be Robert Park, a Korean-American missionary who crossed the border into North Korea with a message for the regime to close all labor camps. His fate could be tied up in the future of six-party talks.
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Mohamed ElBaradei says Iran nuclear deal still possible
An Iran nuclear deal could be secured by year's end, UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said Friday. Iran rejected the current deal Wednesday, but left room for a compromise.
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What's behind cyber attacks on South Korea, US?
North Korea is blamed, but what's Kim Jong-il's strategy?
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Suspected North Korean weapons ship returns home
Was this a triumph of international pressure? Or will the Kang Nam sail with another shipment soon?
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