added 2007 Fri May 25 23:06:55 by SusanParrish
North Korea fired several short-range guided missiles Friday in an apparent test launch, South Korean officials and media reports said. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launches, but said it was still investigating how many missiles were fired and where exactly the tests occurred. 'The short-range missile launches are believe
North Korea fired several short-range guided missiles Friday in an apparent test launch, South Korean officials and media reports said. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launches, but said it was still investigating how many missiles were fired and where exactly the tests occurred. 'The short-range missile launches are believe
added 2007 Wed May 23 21:55:37 by jovial
Gentleman warrior, military genius. The legend of Erwin Rommel, the German Field Marshal who outfoxed the British in North Africa, lives on. But a new TV documentary seeks to correct that image by arguing that his victories nearly brought the Holocaust to the Middle East.
Gentleman warrior, military genius. The legend of Erwin Rommel, the German Field Marshal who outfoxed the British in North Africa, lives on. But a new TV documentary seeks to correct that image by arguing that his victories nearly brought the Holocaust to the Middle East.
added 2007 Mon May 21 20:39:18 by ameliog
A controversial new idea suggests that a large space rock exploded over North America 13,000 years ago.
A controversial new idea suggests that a large space rock exploded over North America 13,000 years ago.
added 2007 Fri May 18 5:20:37 by y_soitenly
MUNSAN, South Korea ΓΆβ;¬" The divided Koreas sent trains lumbering through their heavily armed border for the first time in more than half a century Thursday, reaching another symbolic milestone in a reconciliation process often hindered by the North's nuclear weapons ambitions.
MUNSAN, South Korea ΓΆβ;¬" The divided Koreas sent trains lumbering through their heavily armed border for the first time in more than half a century Thursday, reaching another symbolic milestone in a reconciliation process often hindered by the North's nuclear weapons ambitions.
added 2007 Fri May 11 14:38:24 by STONERS
Of 233 births last year in Madison county, which includes Greenville, four babies died before their first birthday. The figure is even higher in other counties nearby in the north of Florida, a world away from Miami or the tourist magnets of Orlando and the Florida Keys.
Of 233 births last year in Madison county, which includes Greenville, four babies died before their first birthday. The figure is even higher in other counties nearby in the north of Florida, a world away from Miami or the tourist magnets of Orlando and the Florida Keys.
added 2007 Sun May 6 21:48:53 by STONERS
But Barbara Hillary took it all in stride, completing the trek to the world's northernmost point last month at the age of 75. She is one of the oldest people to reach the North Pole, and is believed to be the first black woman on record to accomplish the feat.
But Barbara Hillary took it all in stride, completing the trek to the world's northernmost point last month at the age of 75. She is one of the oldest people to reach the North Pole, and is believed to be the first black woman on record to accomplish the feat.
added 2007 Sat May 5 20:00:43 by Deidre
Ever wonder what a really old piece of meat looks like? A 70-year-old slab of pork is on display at a restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's a tradition that dates back to 1937. The Mecca Restaurant put the 25-pound country ham in its window with a sign saying that, "for security reasons," it would be there for today only.
Ever wonder what a really old piece of meat looks like? A 70-year-old slab of pork is on display at a restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's a tradition that dates back to 1937. The Mecca Restaurant put the 25-pound country ham in its window with a sign saying that, "for security reasons," it would be there for today only.
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 12:49:15 by Bananaas
So as to prevent the spread of nuclear technology world community established the non-proliferation treaty and North Korea signed this treaty under the pressure of international authorities in 1985 also.
So as to prevent the spread of nuclear technology world community established the non-proliferation treaty and North Korea signed this treaty under the pressure of international authorities in 1985 also.
added 2007 Sun Apr 22 5:51:54 by KelLuv
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reached a deal with North Korea on Sunday to resume massive rice aid to its impoverished neighbor, as well agreeing to the first run of trains across their heavily fortified border in 50 years.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reached a deal with North Korea on Sunday to resume massive rice aid to its impoverished neighbor, as well agreeing to the first run of trains across their heavily fortified border in 50 years.
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South Korea may suspend rice aid to North Korea to ratchet up pressure on the North to comply with its nuclear disarmament pledges after it missed a deadline to shut an atomic reactor.
South Korea may suspend rice aid to North Korea to ratchet up pressure on the North to comply with its nuclear disarmament pledges after it missed a deadline to shut an atomic reactor.
added 2007 Mon Apr 16 10:11:15 by gandsdu
Photos from North Korea - the world's last remaining totalitarian state.
Photos from North Korea - the world's last remaining totalitarian state.
added 2007 Mon Apr 9 13:48:41 by pagey
North Korea's top nuclear negotiator told a visiting American delegation Monday that U.N. inspectors would be invited back once $25 million in frozen funds are released, but said it could be difficult for Pyongyang to meet a Saturday deadline for shutting down its main nuclear reactor.
North Korea's top nuclear negotiator told a visiting American delegation Monday that U.N. inspectors would be invited back once $25 million in frozen funds are released, but said it could be difficult for Pyongyang to meet a Saturday deadline for shutting down its main nuclear reactor.
added 2007 Sat Apr 7 23:45:10 by tomboy501
Three months after the United States successfully pressed the United Nations to impose strict sanctions on North Korea because of the country's nuclear test, Bush administration officials allowed Ethiopia to complete a secret arms purchase from the North, in what appears to be a violation of the restrictions, according to senior American officials.
Three months after the United States successfully pressed the United Nations to impose strict sanctions on North Korea because of the country's nuclear test, Bush administration officials allowed Ethiopia to complete a secret arms purchase from the North, in what appears to be a violation of the restrictions, according to senior American officials.
added 2007 Mon Apr 2 19:08:34 by populist
Stepping up to the plate, Idaho has now become the first state to pass a legislative resolution, House Joint Memorial No. 5, in an effort to direct the U.S. Congress to drop out of the North American Union, or NAU
Stepping up to the plate, Idaho has now become the first state to pass a legislative resolution, House Joint Memorial No. 5, in an effort to direct the U.S. Congress to drop out of the North American Union, or NAU
added 2007 Mon Apr 2 18:30:18 by jovial
The fate of 12 German giant rabbits delivered to North Korea is in doubt. The breeder who sent them suspects they have been eaten by top officials rather than used to set up a bunny farm. Berlin's North Korean embassy denies the allegation. One thing is sure: the country will have to find another seller.
The fate of 12 German giant rabbits delivered to North Korea is in doubt. The breeder who sent them suspects they have been eaten by top officials rather than used to set up a bunny farm. Berlin's North Korean embassy denies the allegation. One thing is sure: the country will have to find another seller.
added 2007 Sun Mar 25 7:58:12 by STONERS
The latest report by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the ice cap is warming faster than the rest of the planet and ice is receding, partly due to greenhouse gases.
The latest report by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the ice cap is warming faster than the rest of the planet and ice is receding, partly due to greenhouse gases.
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 18:29:15 by populist
Labor union leaders are claiming another victory on Capitol Hill, after a Senate committee voted to block President Bush's "reckless plan" to open the U.S. border to "unsafe" Mexican trucks.
Labor union leaders are claiming another victory on Capitol Hill, after a Senate committee voted to block President Bush's "reckless plan" to open the U.S. border to "unsafe" Mexican trucks.
added 2007 Thu Mar 22 10:40:34 by gatitabonitasen
From the article: "Talks on North Korea's nuclear program ground to a halt in Beijing on Thursday, with the North Korean and Russian envoys both leaving for the airport after four days of negotiations went nowhere. North Korea had avoided discussing a February deal to shut its main nuclear reactor by mid-April since the talks began on Monday, demanding that $25 million frozen in a Macau bank first be transferred to a bank in Beijing."
From the article: "Talks on North Korea's nuclear program ground to a halt in Beijing on Thursday, with the North Korean and Russian envoys both leaving for the airport after four days of negotiations went nowhere. North Korea had avoided discussing a February deal to shut its main nuclear reactor by mid-April since the talks began on Monday, demanding that $25 million frozen in a Macau bank first be transferred to a bank in Beijing."
added 2007 Tue Mar 20 19:45:32 by populist
China said Tuesday that North Korea was ready to close its main nuclear reactor and allow UN inspectors back, despite the Stalinist regime refusing to budge until it received 25 million dollars.
China said Tuesday that North Korea was ready to close its main nuclear reactor and allow UN inspectors back, despite the Stalinist regime refusing to budge until it received 25 million dollars.
added 2007 Sun Mar 18 18:45:32 by STONERS
On Wednesday, the North County Times survey of gas prices reported an average price of $3.08 a gallon ---- a 17-cent increase in one week. On the same day last year, gasoline in North County cost $2.58 a gallon, and the price of NYMEX oil was $5 a barrel more than Wednesday's NYMEX closing price of $58 a barrel.
On Wednesday, the North County Times survey of gas prices reported an average price of $3.08 a gallon ---- a 17-cent increase in one week. On the same day last year, gasoline in North County cost $2.58 a gallon, and the price of NYMEX oil was $5 a barrel more than Wednesday's NYMEX closing price of $58 a barrel.
added 2007 Sun Mar 18 16:02:19 by corey.spring
North Carolina authorities Sunday are searching for a 12-year-old Boy Scout who went missing a day earlier after a group hike in Stone Mountain State Park, a rescue spokeswoman said.
North Carolina authorities Sunday are searching for a 12-year-old Boy Scout who went missing a day earlier after a group hike in Stone Mountain State Park, a rescue spokeswoman said.
added 2007 Sat Mar 17 13:16:40 by Soren85
North Korea told delegates at international nuclear talks on Saturday that it is preparing to shut down its main nuclear facility, South Korea's chief nuclear envoy said, a key step promised in a landmark pact last month.
North Korea told delegates at international nuclear talks on Saturday that it is preparing to shut down its main nuclear facility, South Korea's chief nuclear envoy said, a key step promised in a landmark pact last month.
added 2007 Thu Mar 15 3:00:26 by populist
North Korea says it's "willing to fully cooperate" with international monitors in shutting down its main nuclear facility as soon as Washington lifts financial sanctions against a Macau bank, the U.N. nuclear chief said Wednesday.
North Korea says it's "willing to fully cooperate" with international monitors in shutting down its main nuclear facility as soon as Washington lifts financial sanctions against a Macau bank, the U.N. nuclear chief said Wednesday.
added 2007 Sun Mar 11 6:42:49 by ochs
U.S. and South Korean war games on the divided peninsula have the effect of holding a gun to North Korea's head and could hamper efforts to negotiate an end to its nuclear weapons development, Pyongyang said.
U.S. and South Korean war games on the divided peninsula have the effect of holding a gun to North Korea's head and could hamper efforts to negotiate an end to its nuclear weapons development, Pyongyang said.
added 2007 Wed Mar 7 19:50:41 by populist
Japan and North Korea chose the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, as the venue for their delicate talks on normalising relations after decades of hostility.
Japan and North Korea chose the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, as the venue for their delicate talks on normalising relations after decades of hostility.
added 2007 Wed Mar 7 17:47:56 by STONERS
The general in charge of U.S. forces in South Korea said Wednesday he remains wary of North Korea 's nuclear intentions, despite Pyongyang's recent agreement to begin dismantling its weapons programs in return for aid.
The general in charge of U.S. forces in South Korea said Wednesday he remains wary of North Korea 's nuclear intentions, despite Pyongyang's recent agreement to begin dismantling its weapons programs in return for aid.
added 2007 Wed Mar 7 15:34:10 by Fabienne
From the article: "Bilateral talks between North Korea and Japan aimed at normalizing diplomatic relations - a key part of Pyongyang's agreement to shut down its nuclear program - have been canceled, the North Korean Embassy said Wednesday.The embassy did not provide a reason for the abrupt move, which came hours after the start of the talks."
From the article: "Bilateral talks between North Korea and Japan aimed at normalizing diplomatic relations - a key part of Pyongyang's agreement to shut down its nuclear program - have been canceled, the North Korean Embassy said Wednesday.The embassy did not provide a reason for the abrupt move, which came hours after the start of the talks."
added 2007 Sat Mar 3 3:12:09 by populist
The United States appears to have made a major intelligence blunder over North Korea's nuclear weapons programme, one that may have exacerbated tensions with Pyongyang over the past four years and goaded Kim Jong-Il into pressing ahead with last October's live nuclear test, intelligence and Bush administration officials have said.
The United States appears to have made a major intelligence blunder over North Korea's nuclear weapons programme, one that may have exacerbated tensions with Pyongyang over the past four years and goaded Kim Jong-Il into pressing ahead with last October's live nuclear test, intelligence and Bush administration officials have said.
added 2007 Thu Mar 1 15:54:35 by ochs
North Korea's No. 2 leader Kim Yong Nam said Thursday his government is committed to denuclearization, according to pool reporters accompanying South Korea's delegation to inter-Korean ministerial talks in Pyongyang.
North Korea's No. 2 leader Kim Yong Nam said Thursday his government is committed to denuclearization, according to pool reporters accompanying South Korea's delegation to inter-Korean ministerial talks in Pyongyang.
