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North Korea's Leader Showing He's In Charge

Associated Press — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:18:47 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. intelligence officials say North Korea's new leader is trying to show the world and his people that he is in charge, rather than trying to trigger military conflict.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper tells Congress Thursday that his analysts believe North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is using rhetoric to gain recognition, and to maneuver the international community into concessions in future negotiations

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Thursday on The Morning Zone: Micah Halpern and Dr. Cochran

Dave Chaffin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:33 +0000

There are lots of really worrisome things going on in the world right now both abroad and domestically and today host Dave Chaffin takes a look with his guests.

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North Korea Urges Foreigners in South Korea To Evacuate

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:33:43 +0000

North Korea is urging all foreign companies and tourists in South Korea to evacuate because it says the rival Koreas are on the eve of a nuclear war.

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UN Chief Fears North Korea On 'Collision Course'

Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:39:54 +0000

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. chief says he fears North Korea is on a collision course with other nations that could lead to war.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the isolated Asian nation appears to be "on a collision course with the international community" amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula

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U.S. Officials: North Korea Poses Serious Threat

Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:20:07 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of National Intelligence says an unpredictable North Korea, with its nuclear weapons and missile programs, stands as a serious threat to the United States and East Asia nations

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