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Saudi Arabia Amassing Weapons To Confront Iran


F-15 warplanes fly over officers during a graduation ceremony at King Faisal Air Force University in Riyadh. Hassan Ammar / AFP-Getty Images

Saudis Amass U.S.

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North Korea’s Leader Appears To Be Heading Back Home


Kim Jong-un, the son of the ruler of North Korea. Or so we think.
Photograph: Yonhap/AFP/Getty Images

Kim Jong Il Appears To Head Home After Latest Hush-Hush Trip To Beijing — L.A.

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North Korea Massing It’s Military Near Pyongyang


North Korean officials in July 2009 mark 15 years since leader Kim Il Sung’s death. Agence France-Press / Getty Images

North Korea Massing Military Near Pyongyang — Voice of America

South Korean defense officials say North Korea is deploying massive numbers of troops and arms near the capital of Pyongyang.

South Korea’s defense ministry said in a report to Parliament Tuesday that the large numbers of soldiers, armored vehicles and artillery have been stationed near the Stalinist state’s capital since mid-July.

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More News On North Korea

North Korea Relocates Forces Around Capital — Global Security Newswire
NKorea deploying troops, weapons near Pyongyang — AP
Meeting to Clarify North Korea’s Path — Wall Street Journal
North Korean Reformer’s Return May Signal Economic Policy Shift — Bloomberg
Reformist leader makes comeback in N.Korea — AFP
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First U.S. Fatality In Iraq After Departure Of Combat Troops


The last American combat forces left Iraq last Thursday.
Photograph: Staff Sgt Antonieta Rico/AFP/Getty Images

First US Soldier Killed In Iraq Since Withdrawal Of Combat Troops — The Guardian

Attack comes amid growing concern that security will deteriorate further after spate of bombings and shootings.

An American soldier was killed by a rocket strike near Basra today, in the first US fatality since the last combat troops left Iraq.

The announcement came amid growing concern that the withdrawal of combat forces will allow security in Iraq to further deteriorate.

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