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North Korea announces the launch of a satellite. Concern among UN

Pyongyang, North Korea - Fear about the chance that it could be a test for ballistic missiles. USA: "Possible countermeasures"

North Korea advised ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) that they will go on with their project to launch a telecommunications satellite between 4th and 8th of April. Japan and South Korea immediately called for an "Act of war". UN secretary, Ban Ki-moon, expressed his concern, inviting Pyongyang to comply with UN resolution 1718, October 14th 2006, in which is stated: "The Security...

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Rome, Italy, 03/13/2009 10:13
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