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South Korea 'On Alert' for Possible North Attack

South Korea appears to be taking seriously the latest attack threat from North Korea.

US to expand intelligence operations

The US is planning to expand its intelligence operations against high-priority targets such as Iran as part of a new initiative, a media report said.

UN condemns aerial bombardments in South Sudan’s Unity state

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Two areas of Bentiu in South Sudan's Unity state were hit by aerial bombardments.

EU Suspends Burma Sanctions, Slaps New Ones on Syria

The sanctions.European Union suspended for a year most sanctions against Burma on Monday, while also adopting new ones against the Syrian government.