U.S. gives 500,000 tonnes of food aid to N. Korea
thestar.com.my     May 16, 2008            

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Friday it would provide 500,000 metric tonnes in food aid to North Korea in a sign of improving cooperation despite their standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear program. The aid will start next month and be provided over a 12-month period, the statement... [read full story]                    


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John McCain, The Most Dangerous Man in America

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by WertherAugust 20, 2008www.antiwar.comThe first crisis over North Korea's nuclear program arose in late 1994. The result would probably have been a repeat of the Korean war of 1950-53 but with even more murderously lethal...                    

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NKorea says war games could impede nuclear deal (AFP)

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NKorea vows to boost 'war deterrent'

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea stepped up criticism of ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercises, warning Wednesday that it would boost its "war deterrent" -- a euphemism for its nuclear programs. North Korea "will...                    

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John McCain's Hysteria (and Joe Elliott's)

econ4obama.blogspot.com     Aug 19, 2008          

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