North Korea launches three stage rocket but missiles years away
After 14 years of work North Korea achieved a three stage rocket capable of placing a satellite in orbit. Experts say the nation remains years from reliable intercontinental missiles and from threatening distant targets. KCNA quoted Kim Jong Un praising the space launch and vowing more satellite launches. The satellite reached orbit 9 minutes 27 seconds after liftoff.
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North Korea to build larger missiles for distant nuclear aims
Analysts say Pyongyang must develop bigger missiles to reach distant targets. A satellite payload on Wednesday’s rocket weighs about 220 pounds, per South Korean briefing. A nuclear warhead would be roughly five times heavier.
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Russia and NATO cast bleak view of Assad fate in Syria
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov warned Assad could be defeated by rebels as the Syrian conflict nears the two year mark. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Assad's ballistic missile use showed utter disregard for lives and predicted the regime's demise.
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Refugees Registered or Awaiting U.N. Registration
As of December 11, more than 513000 Syrians are fleeing war and registered or awaiting registration with the United Nations. The Syrian Red Crescent notes about 2.5 million Syrians are internally displaced. The figures come from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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