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Monthly Archives: February 2013
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gbrumfiel writes “A global network of sensors has picked up faint traces of radioactive gas that probably seeped from last week’s underground nuclear test by North Korea. The detection of xenon-133 in Japan and Russia provides further evidence of the nuclear nature of the test, but offers no hint as to the type of weapon used. Atmospheric modelling by the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics in Vienna shows that the gas likely seeped from North Korea’s test site on 15 February, three days after the original test. That indicates that the test was well sealed deep underground.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
SOURCE Slashdot
North Korea has been criticised for remarks about the “final destruction” of South Korea made during a UN debate on disarmament
SOURCE BBC News – Asia
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SOURCE North Korea
South Korean experts say they have not detected any radioactive isotopes from North Korea’s nuclear test, hampering efforts to assess the device.
SOURCE BBC News – Asia
North Korea carries out its third, most powerful nuclear test despite UN warnings, and says “even stronger” action may follow.
SOURCE BBC News – Asia
North Korea confirmed on Tuesday that it had successfully conducted a third nuclear test. It’s an important step toward North Korea’s goal of building a bomb small enough to be fitted on a missile that could reach United States.
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SOURCE Asia
North Korea says it has successfully carried out its third nuclear test, a widely anticipated move that has draw international condemnation.
News reports of North Korea’s nuclear test lead major portals after China Central Television (CCTV) broke the news on Tuesday morning.
SOURCE BBC News – Asia
