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MIKE BURN Generally Crazy Guy
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:04 pm Post subject: North-Korea sets off nuke |
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6033457.stm
Monday, 9 October 2006, 12:50 GMT 13:50 UK
Outcry at N Korea 'nuclear test'
North Korea's claim that it has successfully tested a nuclear weapon has sparked international condemnation.
The White House called for a swift response from the UN Security Council, calling Pyongyang's move "provocative".
Japan and South Korea also condemned the test and even Pyongyang's closest ally China expressed its "resolute opposition", calling the move "brazen".
Diplomats say there will be an emergency Security Council meeting on the issue shortly.
The test, which South Korean media said took place in Gilju in Hamgyong province at 1036 (0136 GMT), has still to be confirmed.
But both the US and Japan said they had detected seismic waves. Russia said it was "100% certain" a nuclear test had occurred.
The size of the bomb is uncertain. South Korean reports put it as low as 550 tons of destructive power but Russia said it was between five and 15 kilotons. The 1945 Hiroshima bomb was 12.5-15 kilotons. |
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Oh no!
Oh well, if the world blows up, at least we had some good times eh buddy;)
A trip I'll remember forever.
Mark |
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