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North Korea hits back at US criticism of launch
By AP News Tue, Mar 27, 2012 1:40PM UTC View CommentsPYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea is pushing back at President Barack Obama’s criticism of its plans to launch a satellite aboard a rocket, calling his stance confrontational and insisting that the launch is for peaceful purposes. An unidentified North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday that Obama’s claims that the launch is a...
Obama urges North Korea to ‘pursue peace’
By AP News Mon, Mar 26, 2012 3:28PM UTC View CommentsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In a direct challenge to North Korean leaders, President Barack Obama implored them “to have the courage to pursue peace” while warning of the wrath of the world if they don’t. Failure, he said Monday, would mean a future without dignity, respect or hope for its people. Obama stood by...
Obama heads to South Korea for nonproliferation summit
By AP News Sat, Mar 24, 2012 1:48PM UTC View CommentsANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama has departed for Seoul, South Korea, for an international summit on keeping nuclear materials out of the hands of terrorists. More than 50 world leaders are expected to attend the gathering on Monday and Tuesday. Obama’s visit comes amid new tension with the North over...
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