2005.05.13

DPRK-Nuclear (VOA) Diplomats now say "other options" are being explored regarding what to do about North Korea' rogue nuclear weapons program. 2005.05.13

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Pacific-Submarine (U.S. Navy) The U.S. Navy has released details of its investigation into why the U.S.S. San Francisco nuclear submarine hit an undersea mountain near the Caroline Islands. 2005.05.13

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Japan names holiday after World War II emperor (Reuters). Japan's parliament today renamed a national holiday to honor World War II Emperor Hirohito, a move likely to spark opposition from China and others who view the late monarch as a symbol of militarism. 2005.05.13

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ROK'sl intelligence chief says no evidence of  DPRK nuke  test (AFP). South Korea's intelligence chief tells a parliamentary committee  there are no signs that North Korea is preparing to conduct a nuclear test. 2005.05.13

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Japan: Talks Possible Without DPRK (AP). Japan is considering five-party nuclear talks without North Korea if the communist nation continues its boycott of negotiations. 2005.05.13

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