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05 Apr 2009 03:49

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U.S., World: North Korea launched their rocket. Obama is ticked. Ticked!

  • With this provocative act, North Korea has ignored its international obligations, rejected unequivocal calls for restraint, and further isolated itself from the community of nations.
  • Barack Obama • In a statement regarding North Korea launching that rocket they’ve been going on and on about because they’re annoying. Well, they launched it on schedule. Sigh. • source
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04 Apr 2009 11:36

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U.S., World: We hear North Korea’s launching a new satellite. Here’s the latest.

  • The country’s official news organization, while being vague, said the launch was kinda sorta imminent. source
  • The U.S. does not support the launch of this missile. President Obama said something like that recently. source
  • Well, if North Korea’s gonna do it, do it right – don’t forget to cover the thing with layers of glitter paint. source
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24 Mar 2009 21:52

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World: They’re accused of espionage in North Korea. They’re journalists.

  • And they’re being “treated well.” In case you watch news channel Current TV, you may be familiar with reporter Laura Ling. Ling, along with news editor Euna Lee, is currently being held by North Korea on charges of espionage after accidentally crossing into the country from China on March 17. The U.S. is trying to help them, but in a low-key fashion, because, well, it’s North Korea. And North Korea is trying to do things like launch a satellite into orbit. source
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24 Feb 2009 11:04

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World: North Korea wants a satellite in orbit

  • If this satellite is successfully launched, the space science technology of our country will take another major step for the nation to become an economic powerhouse.
  • Korean Central News Agency • In an announcement about the launch of a satellite. If they’re gonna do it, this is what they should aim for. Not this. • source
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