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Assessing North Korea and Saving Face in Iraq
Despite doubts that North Korea really tested a nuclear weapon, even China says it ought to be "punished" just for trying. We hear from the UN, see how North Korea's test compares to those of other nations and ask about failures of diplomacy. Also, are "stay the course" and "cut and run" the only alternatives in Iraq, and the death of a journalist shines a spotlight on Moscow's war in Chechnya.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenDespite doubts that North Korea really tested a nuclear weapon, even China says it ought to be "punished" just for trying. We hear from the UN, see how North Korea's test compares to those of other nations and ask about failures of diplomacy. Also, are "stay the course" and "cut and run" the only alternatives in Iraq, and the death of a journalist shines a spotlight on Moscow's war in Chechnya.
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3 storiesUN Weighs Sanctions against North Korea
In light of Sunday's nuclear test, an unidentified North Korean official announced to the state news agency today, "We hope the situation will be resolved before an unfortunate incident of us firing a nuclear missile."
Read the story6 minGroup Studies the Way Forward on Iraq
In the run-up to the November elections, Republicans have two scenarios for the war in Iraq, either "stay the course" or "cut and run."
Read the story35 minThousands Mourn Death of Russian Journalist
Thousands of people turned out in Moscow today for the funeral of Anna Politkovskaya , a sharp critic of President Vladimir Putin and of Russia's war in Chechnya.
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