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Analysis: Why Google NKorea visit irks US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Google chief Eric Schmidt's plan to visit North Korea has put the Obama administration in the awkward position of opposing a champion of Internet freedom engaging with one of the most intensely censored countries. But the Obama...
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North Korea releases detained Chinese fishing boat, owner says
ReutersBEIJING, May 21 (Reuters) - North Korea released a Chinese fishing boat on Tuesday after it was taken from waters between the two countries, the boat's owner said, in an incident that had proved a new irritant in ties between the often uneasy allies....Tags: China, North Korea, Beijing (China)
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Dollar firms as Fed suspense builds, shares off highs
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The dollar edged up, gold steadied and European shares held near five-year highs on Tuesday as investors look out for U.S. Federal Reserve signals on the future of its stimulus program. Upbeat comments from Chicago policymaker...Tags: Labor Legislation, Cypriot Banking Crisis (2013), Google Inc., Vodafone Group Plc, Explosions
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Corea del Norte dispara sexto misil en tres días
ReutersSEÚL, 20 may (Reuters) - Corea del Norte disparó el lunes dos misiles de corto alcance, lo que lleva a seis la cantidad de lanzamientos que ha realizado en tres días, y condenó a Corea del Sur por criticar lo que calificó de maniobras militares legí... -
Tensiones en península coreana son relativamente bajas, pese a pruebas de misil: EEUU
ReutersWASHINGTON, 20 mayo (Reuters) - El Pentágono pareció el lunes restarle importancia al lanzamiento de seis misiles de corto alcance por parte de Corea del Norte durante los últimos tres días, al asegurar que las tensiones en la península coreana son...Tags: Ban Ki-moon
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China urges North Korea to release Chinese fishing boat, 16 crew; owner says ransom demanded
Associated PressBEIJING (AP) — China is urging North Korea to release a Chinese fishing boat whose owner says it was seized by gun-toting North Koreans earlier this month and held for ransom, in the latest irritant in relations between the neighboring allies....Tags: China, Aquaculture, Fishing, News Agency, Seafood and Fishing Industry
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Corea del Norte dispara un misil de corto alcance por segundo día
ReutersPor Jane Chung SEUL, 19 may (Reuters) - Corea del Norte disparó el domingo un misil de corto alcance desde su costa este, un día después de lanzar otros tres misiles, dijo una agencia de noticias surcoreana, ignorando los llamamientos a la calma de...Tags: Ban Ki-moon
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China seeks release of fishing boat seized by N.Korea
Reuters* Vessel 'grabbed' in waters between the two allies * Owner says North Korea holding boat and 16 crew * China urges release 'as soon as possible' By Adam Jourdan SHANGHAI, May 19 (Reuters) - North Korean forces have seized a Chinese fishing boat,...Tags: China, Fishing, South Korea, North Korea, Missile Systems
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China seeks release of fishing boat seized by North Korea
ReutersSHANGHAI (Reuters) - North Korean forces have seized a Chinese fishing boat, Chinese officials told state-run news agency Xinhua late on Sunday, creating a potential new irritant in ties between the two allies. Chinese counselor to North Korea Jiang...Tags: China, Fishing, News Agency, South Korea, North Korea
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North Korea fires short-range missiles for two days in a row
ReutersBy Jane Chung SEOUL, May 19 (Reuters) - North Korea fired a short-range missile from its east coast on Sunday, a day after launching three of these missiles, a South Korean news agency said, ignoring calls for restraint from Western powers. Launches...Tags: Ban Ki-moon, Weaponry, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Moscow (Russia), South Korea
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North Korea fires short-range missiles off east coast
BEIJING — North Korea fired three short-range missiles off its east coast Saturday, following through on months of threats to conduct a missile launch. The South Korean Defense Ministry reported that it detected two launches in the morning and...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Kim Jong Un, Barack Obama, Seoul (South Korea), Weaponry
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U.N. chief Ban says worried over North Korea missile launch
ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon voiced concern on Sunday over North Korea's launch of short-range missiles, urging Pyonyang to refrain from further launches and return to stalled nuclear talks with world powers. Ban, who spoke to...Tags: Ban Ki-moon, Weaponry, Russia, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Moscow (Russia)
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