Full text of N. Korea statement announcing nuclear test
Here is the full text of the English-language statement by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.
US launches Earth observation satellite
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North Korea staged an apparent nuclear test Tuesday in a striking act of defiance that, if confirmed, is sure to trigger global condemnation from enemies and allies alike.
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Asteroid strike did in the dinosaurs: study
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Near impact: asteroid to narrowly miss Earth
Hold on to your hats: an asteroid will zoom within spitting distance of Earth next week, in what NASA said Thursday is the closest flyby ever predicted for an object this large.
Earth-like planets may be closer than thought: study
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What will North Korea's nuclear test reveal?
North Korea's expected atomic test will offer a rare chance to gauge where its nuclear programme is headed, with most expert attention focused on what type of device is detonated and how.