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Seoul contingency plan angers N. Korea
Seoul (UPI) Jan 18, 2009
South Korea's reported contingency plan to handle a potential regime collapse in North Korea has angered the North's ruler Kim Jong Il, who controls a tattered economy and famine-hit population amid tough international sanctions.
Seoul's local newspapers reported last week that the South Korean government has drawn up a contingency plan to administer the North in the event of regime col ... more
Israel 'seeks to buy 6th German sub'
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Jan 18, 2009
Israel is discussing the purchase of a sixth Dolphin submarine from Germany, fueling concerns that the Jewish state is gearing up for a protracted conflict with Iran, officials say.
The Israeli navy has three Dolphins operational, and all are purported to be capable of launching nuclear-armed Harpoon cruise missiles.
Two other Dolphins are being built for Israel at the Howaldtswe ... more
Iraq inquiry sets Blair date as aide defends invasion
London (AFP) Jan 18, 2010
Former prime minister Tony Blair will give testimony to Britain's Iraq war inquiry next week, officials said Monday, as one of his former aides robustly defended his conduct.
Blair, who backed the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 despite strong opposition at home and in the United Nations, will face a full day of questioning on January 29 at the Chilcot inquiry.
The former premier is the ... more
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