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North Korea Moves Missile Into Firing Position
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Display of South Korean missiles in 2012. (Creative Commons, Daniel Foster)
North Korea's threats are to "consolidate and affirm" Kim's power and show he is "in control of North Korea."
Read more...Mexico, U.S. To Benefit As Manufacturing Leaves Asia
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Why Mexico is becoming a favorite among U.S. companies.
Read more...Kim Jong-un: What's Behind The Threats?
Comments (0) | Asia, Chuck Hagel, guam, International, Japan, John McCain, Kim Jong-Un, North Korea, nuclear, Pyongyang, south korea, United States
The North Korean dictator may be bluffing, but his words have had dangerous ramifications.
Read more...U.S. Prepares For North Korea Attack
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Kim Jong-un, North Korea President (yousukezan, Creative Commons)
The U.S. is on high alert this week after North Korea has confirmed it plans to test missiles.
Read more...South Korea Claims North Is Preparing For New Nuclear Tests
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South Korea Claims North Is Preparing For New Nuclear Tests (Creative Commons)
The missiles have a 2,500-mile range and could threaten South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Read more...South Korea, U.S. Conduct Drills Despite Threats From North
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The North had threatened to void the armistice that ended the Korean War.
Read more...Chinese Economy: What To Look Out For
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The U.S. should watch out for China's economic developlment in areas beyond trade.
Read more...Indian Police Arrest 6 In Second Bus Rape Incident
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A second woman was raped on a bus in India. (Creative Commons)
The married 29-year-old woman was assaulted by the bus driver and six others.
Read more...New Delhi Police, Protesters Clash At Rally Against Gang Rape
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Demonstration caused by outrage over rape of 23-year-old woman.
Read more...Obama Visits Thailand, Burma And Cambodia
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When Obama visits Burma Monday, he will become the first U.S. president to do so.
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