Sunday, October 08, 2006

North Korea Nukes the World

Wars and Rumors of Wars Alert: In a stunning move, the North Korean government has apparently tested a nuclear weapon in defiance of international law. This may set off an arms race in Japan (which has not had an army or significant military force since 1945) and destabilize the entire region. Stay tuned for updates.

From Reuters:

SEOUL - North Korea said on Monday it had safely and successfully carried out an underground nuclear test in a gesture of defiance as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in South Korea.

"The nuclear test was conducted with indigenous wisdom and technology 100 percent," North Korea's Korean Central News Agency said.

Read entire article HERE

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