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Jim Yong Kim, on election as World Bank president, says he'll "seek new alignment of the World Bank Group with a rapidly changing world." about 5 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Kyodo: Gov. Ishihara says Tokyo gov't in talks with owners to buy Senkaku islands (also claimed by China). about 5 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
UNSC also demands #DPRK give up all nuke weapons, related programs & not conduct further nuke tests. about 12 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
UNSC pres. statement demands #DPRK not proceed with any further launches using ballistic missile technology. about 12 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
"The Security Council deplores that such a launch has caused grave security concerns in the region." #DPRK about 12 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
USUN .@AmbassadorRice: "The #UNSC expresses its determination to take action accordingly in the event of a further #DPRK launch or nuclear test." about 12 hours ago via web Retweeted by W7VOA and 9 others
Our VOA correspondent at the UN reports the Security Council has issued a condemnation of the #DPRK launch. about 12 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
My latest report: RT @VOA_Seoul: Diplomats Ponder Response to North Korea's Missile Activities bit.ly/Ixucpy #DPRK about 13 hours ago via TweetDeck
Campbell: US, in very close consultations at UN with Japan & #ROK. about 18 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
US Asst Sect'y Campbell: Concerted efforts of diplomacy still best possible response to #DPRK provocations. about 18 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
US Asst. Sect'y of State Campbell to make remarks to reporters ~1700 KST (@ 외교통상부 (평화체제과)) 4sq.com/HGak4C about 19 hours ago via foursquare from here
MT @Mulboyne: #Japan newspapers' headline writers demonstrated united front after failed #DPRK launch - twitpic.com/9ac9lg about 22 hours ago via TweetDeck
AFP quotes diplomats saying UNSC has agreed on a "presidential statement" to be released Monday about #DPRK failed launch. about 22 hours ago via TweetDeck
AJWasahi Researchers estimate 10,000 deaths in major Tokyo quake ajw.asahi.com/article/0311di… 4:22 PM Apr 15th via Tweet Button Retweeted by W7VOA and 5 others
Kyodo says #Japan Embassy in #Kabul hit by at least 3 mobile rockets as part of widespread attacks underway in Afghan capital. 4:46 AM Apr 15th via Twitter for BlackBerry®
My report now on web: @VOA_News: North Korea's New Leader Makes Unprecedented Speech bit.ly/IcWdpq 2:18 AM Apr 15th via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Kim Jong Un speech in full now online: is.gd/2oFCgt #DPRK 11:46 PM Apr 14th via web
AP reports #DPRK parade MAY have unveiled a "new" missile but no details. 10:56 PM Apr 14th via TweetDeck
Another view of the blue one: RT @edmundflanagan: Closer shot of the mystery plane/rocket. is.gd/TxRJlf 10:54 PM Apr 14th via TweetDeck
Mockup of a DPRK "drone"?? MT @edmundflanagan: I can't tell if this is a rocket or one of those unmanned planes - is.gd/nyzEOs 10:54 PM Apr 14th via TweetDeck