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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,200221,00.html
Rest is on the link. Also a headline says we (US) have activated our missile defense system. Maybe I'm ignorant or still just half asleep, but thoughts on what that entails and means?
Report: North Korea Says It Is Not Bound by Six-Party Talks on Missile Tests
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
TOKYO — North Korea asserted it has full autonomy to conduct missile tests, and outsiders do not have the right to criticize its plans, Japan's Kyodo News agency reported Tuesday.
Before the latest statement, North Korea's apparent moves toward test launching a long-range ballistic missile already spiked tensions in the region and drew warnings of serious repercussions from the United States and others.
Australia on Tuesday strengthened its warning to North Korea, saying Canberra could downgrade diplomatic ties with Pyongyang if the launch goes ahead.
CountryWatch: North Korea
In Paris, French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said any North Korean missile test must draw "firm and just" international response. United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged North Korean leaders for restraint.
"I hope that the leaders of North Korea will listen to and hear what the world is saying. We are all worried," said Annan, who was in Paris to attend the inauguration of a new museum.
Earlier Tuesday, North Korea lashed out at the United States over its plans to build a missile defense shield but did not directly address concerns that it was preparing to test-fire a missile capable of reaching the United States.
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Rest is on the link. Also a headline says we (US) have activated our missile defense system. Maybe I'm ignorant or still just half asleep, but thoughts on what that entails and means?