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February 12, 2013

U.N. Security Council to Meet on North Korean Nuke Test 
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North Korea is drawing global condemnation for a new underground nuclear
test. The North Korean government confirmed the test after seismic
activity of 4.9-magnitude was picked up in the Korean peninsula. North
Korea had vowed to conduct rocket launches and a U.S.-aimed nuclear test
after the U.N. Security Council resolution tightened sanctions in
response to a rocket launch two months ago. In a statement, U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the test, calling it
"deplorable" and "a clear and grave violation." The Security Council is
holding an emergency session on North Korea later today.

 

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