North Korea Builds Second Long Range Missile Site
Satellite researchers say North Korea quietly developed a larger west coast base for long range missile testing operable since 2005. Analysts say the site enables multiple launches and possible satellite or warhead delivery tests, signaling continued ballistic program expansion.
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Jane’s Information Group
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Janes.com
Jane’s Defence Weekly
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John Pike
GlobalSecurity.org
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Mitsudani
Kim collapses in Korea as president reports health update
Yonhap cites officials stating Kim suffered a cerebral hemorrhage but remains conscious and able to control the situation. A presidential spokesman said the government believes Kim is recovering.
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S. Korea
Yonhap News Agency
Kim
U S sanctions Iranian shipping line IRISL and affiliates
The Bush administration imposed financial sanctions on Iran's state owned shipping line IRISL and 18 related firms for aiding Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics. Bank accounts in the United States are frozen and UN inspections for suspected illicit cargo are encouraged, with a list of 123 IRISL vessels provided for enforcement.
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Bush Administration
Iran
Departments of State and Treasury
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
IRISL
Ministry of Defense and
Armed Forces Logistics
United States
United Nations
Pentagon cancels $35 billion air-tanker competition
Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the Pentagon will pause the Air Force refueling tanker competition and defer the decision to the next administration. The move benefits Boeing and harms the Northrop Grumman EADS consortium, which had won the initial award before Boeing protested.
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Defense
Robert Gates
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Boeing
Northrop Grumman
European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co
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Border fence deadline unsure as year end nears
President Bush aimed to finish a 670 mile Southwest border fence by year end. Customs Commissioner Ralph Basham said he cannot promise the deadline will be met, with about 344 miles already complete and the rest to be under contract or construction in January.
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U.s.-Mexico
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Study links oil prices to investor speculation
Washington analysis ties the surge and retreat in crude prices to large investor flows into oil futures. Masters Capital Management reports $60 billion poured in during Jan five months, driving prices from 95 to 145, then $39 billion withdrawn as prices fell. Senate aides flag the study against CFTC claims and push for tighter limits on speculation.
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CFTC
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