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10 amazing stories about the Olympics
As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
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15 biggest moments for women in the Olympics
Since 1900, when women first began competing in the Olympic Games, there have been many unforgettable moments.
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Blast-off: 6 recent missile advances
Missiles have been prominent in the news with India’s successful test, North Korea’s failed one, and much talk of missile defense systems in Europe and the Persian Gulf. Here are six recent noteworthy missile-technology advances.
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What sanctions? Top five countries buying oil from Iran.
Iran is the third-largest exporter of crude oil in the world, behind Saudi Arabia and Russia. Its economy relies heavily on oil exports. According to tallies from June 2011, here is a list of the top 5 importers of Iranian oil.
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Kim Jong-il's death: 4 questions about 'dear successor' Kim Jong-un
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North Korea: What happens if Kim Jong-un acts on his threats?
In the event that the 'bellicose rhetoric' of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un turns into something more serious, the opening hours of conflict could be 'pretty ugly,' defense analysts warn.
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Terrorism & Security North Korea's Kim Jong-un issues fresh round of threats (+video)
Joint US-South Korea military drills yesterday prompted harsh language from North Korea's leader himself today.
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B-2 bombers not intended to provoke North Korea, says Hagel
The unprecedented U.S. decision to send nuclear-capable B-2 stealth bombers to drop dummy munitions during military drills with South Korea this week was part of normal exercises and not intended to provoke a reaction from North Korea, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said.
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The catch in North Korea's scrapping of Korean War cease-fire: China
North Korea's declaration that the armistice is 'null and void' overlooks the significant point that China is also a signatory – and that it's not saying anything about nullifying it.
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Terrorism & Security Armistice dead? US and South Korea dismiss North Korea's edict (+video)
Skepticism about the effect of the North's dismissal of a cease-fire is grounded in past experience.
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North Korean bombast and war games? Seoul residents take it in stride
South Koreans appeared more focused on protesting the new president and chatting about K-Pop than the prospect of imminent attack from North Korea.
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Propaganda or paranoia? North Korea threatens South Korea again
As South Korea and the US continue their annual joint military exercises Monday, North Korea cut off a phone hot line to the South and repeated its threat to nullify the Korean War armistice.
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Terrorism & Security North Korea leaves phone to South Korea off the hook (+video)
This follows threats from Pyongyang last week both to end the armistice and to 'exercise the right to a preemptive nuclear attack.'
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Can North Korea threaten U.S.? Not really
Despite North Korea's threats, its missiles can't reach American soil yet. But South Korea and Japan are in range, experts caution.
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North Korea steps up rhetoric: How far will it push?
While North Korea does not have the capability to launch a nuclear strike against the US, analysts say they are paying attention to these new threats.
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North Korea threatens to nuke D.C.: why it's especially angry this time (+video)
The UN Security Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday that's based on a draft text negotiated by the US and China – North Korea’s closest ally. This suggests Beijing may be ready to try to slow its neighbor.
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Focus Will China, Japan, and South Korea hit the 'reset' button for Asia?
In a historic moment of coincidence, new leaders are taking the helm in China, Japan, and South Korea, providing an unprecedented moment for the region to refresh relations.
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South Korea's first female president inaugurated today. Will she bring change? (+video)
South Korea’s new president, Park Geun-hye, was sworn into office today, taking the helm at a tumultuous time.
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What Japan's hawkish Prime Minister Abe wants from Obama
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in Washington today to discuss regional security and economic issues with President Obama. His overriding concern is confirmation of the strength of US-Japan ties.
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Briefing Why did North Korea explode a nuclear device?
Despite - or perhaps because of - strong international pressure, North Korea conducted its most powerful nuclear test to date. Now analysts say that hopes for improved relations are on hold.
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N. Korea nuclear test: Will it spoil Obama's disarmament plans?
Pyongyang's recent nuclear tests have hawks in neighboring South Korea and Japan clamoring for nuclear weapons of their own and China jittery about its own stockpile. The US is caught in the middle.
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Is China taking a harsher tone on North Korea?
China has taken a harder line on North Korea over its nuclear weapons program, but as the UN Security Council weighs expanding sanctions, Beijing will still likely seek to limit their strength.
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North Korea tests third nuclear device, prompting emergency UN meeting (+video)
Experts say North Korea's successful detonation of a third nuclear device is concerning because it indicates the country may be getting closer to the ability to put a nuclear device on a missile.
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Will North Korea time its third nuclear test to coincide with Kim Jong-il's birthday?
Dates and numbers have great symbolic importance to North Korea, so Pyongyang often schedules what Washington calls 'provocative acts' around holidays and important political events.
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Terrorism & Security Could North Korea be planning multiple nuclear tests? (+video)
North Korea says it plans 'higher level' test as part of its military deterrent in its confrontation with the United States. South Korea says that's code for multiple nuclear tests.
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How Literature Saved My Life
Looking through a hyper-personal lens, David Shields offers opinions and proclamations on what makes particular writers important.
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South Korea catches up to North Korea on the space race
South Korea has successfully sent a satellite into space from its own soil, joining an exclusive club of 12 others.
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North Korean leader orders 'substantial' action: Is it a nuclear test?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has taken a defiant stance in response to a recent UN Security Council condemnation.
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North Korea lashes out at the US and South. How big a threat?
Renewed threats from North Korea's regime have given rise to questions about how far the North Koreans will go in carrying them out.
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Terrorism & Security After threatening the US, North Korea turns its ire on South Korea
North Korea reacted to the UN Security Council's unanimous vote to condemn the North's recent satellite launch by announcing that it would now take 'strong physical countermeasures against' the South.
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