U.S. pledges full defense of Japan over North Korea threat
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice declared the United States will use its full military might to defend Japan if North Korea tests a nuclear weapon. She reaffirmed Bush’s pledge and met with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso to calm regional fears amid the Oct. 9 underground test.
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Bush warns North Korea over possible second nuclear test
President Bush promises grave consequences if North Korea conducts another nuclear test. He cites Kim Jong Il and warns Pyongyang leaders they will be held to account. Signs suggest possible testing within days while Rice visits Asia, though officials say evidence of an imminent test is lacking.
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NATO airstrikes kill nine in Afghan village
In Ashogha Kandahar province NATO helicopters attacked three mud homes as villagers slept, fatally injuring nine civilians including women and children. The operation aimed to detain suspects linked to roadside bombs near Panjwayi. NATO regrets civilian harm and vows to minimize collateral damage.
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