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Published Date: 19 June 2009
NORTH Korea has several thousand tonnes of chemical weapons that could be mounted on missiles and used in a rapid strike against the South, said a report released yesterday by the International Crisis Group.
North Korea in recent weeks has raised tensions in north Asia – responsible for a sixth of the global economy – with missile launches, threats to attack the South and a nuclear test on 25 May that led to UN sanctions.

The report from the prestigious non-governmental organisation said the consensus view is the North's army possess up to 5,000 tonnes of deadly chemical weapons, including mustard gas and sarin.

"If there is an escalation of conflict and if military hostilities break out, there is a risk that they could be used," said Daniel Pinkston of the ICG.

The North has been working on chemical weapons for decades and can deliver them through long-range artillery and missiles that could hit all of South Korea.





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  • Last Updated: 18 June 2009 11:08 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: North Korea
 
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GibsonAustralia,

Sydney 19/06/2009 00:44:15
I dont think there will be a solution to North Korea.

The Holy Bible says that in the 'last days' certain events are going to increase.
One will be the number of wars as nations rub each other the wrong way.
Others will be the increase in earthquakes, famines and diseases (Luke chapter 21).
Its all happening as Jesus said it would.
If we gear up in our hearts to understand what Gods is going to do it will lessen the impact.
The Book of Revelation is really all about God Getting mankinds attention back onto Him...i.e. Jesus.
Mankind is killing the world, Gods World, and himself. Somewehere it has to stop.

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2dogs in D.C.,

19/06/2009 01:09:33
I think it's pretty much understood by the saner folk-if you use 'em,so will we.It's a no winner.Everyone on the receiving side is toasted.No future in that.
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19/06/2009 02:34:41
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Mashimaro,

China 19/06/2009 03:18:20
The US needs to shut up. Seriously. I see it's just asked for something like US106 billion dollars for more war. Doesn't it understand that it's broke? Does this concept just not get through its head?
YOU'RE BROKE! STOP SPENDING! STOP BORROWING! YOUR PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD IT!
This is just a joke. Leave the Koreans alone! You cannot afford another war. BACK OFF
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19/06/2009 03:42:01
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19/06/2009 03:58:02
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Wenora,

19/06/2009 04:20:25
"The Japanese need to buy gas masks sooner rather than later"
Maybe #5 is planning a visit, but I doubt it.
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Mashimaro,

19/06/2009 04:36:42
Carolyn listens to Fox news, by her own admission.
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19/06/2009 04:40:55
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Killjoy,

19/06/2009 06:13:48
Those American troops in South Korea will no doubt be targeted first. You can bet your bottom dollar China will not sit by idly if the North is attacked.
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GibsonAustralia,

Sydney 19/06/2009 10:50:08
Youre right Mashie lad.
The US is broke and cant afford anymore conflicts.
She would be wise to bring all of her soldiers home and get the nation ready for China.
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19/06/2009 12:09:48
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Carolyn 1,

19/06/2009 12:55:29
Japan needs to buy gas masks sooner rather than later.

Which I posted at #5
If that violates the rules of posting -
and Skidmark's "The Anglo-Saxons have an insatiable taste and/or lust for blood, " does not....

oh wait, now I remember, it doesn't matter what I write, this is an all-male all the time area, and I am to go to the back of the bus... no. get off the bus.
2Dogs jokes about digging a bomb shelter but me saying to buy gas masks is unsuitable. Yea right. What a bunch of moron misogynist cry-babies you are.
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Carolyn 1,

19/06/2009 13:08:33
@8
Hmmm.
Put up or shut up.
Paste in where I said I watch Fox.

I watch a local PBS station because I have friends who anchor or are guests and a particular university does some polling work and stats for them. They wish they had the job security of working for Fox because everyone is facing job cuts and lower pay except Fox.

As for Fox being too far right and not acceptable news.... your drumbeat is getting stupid.
CNN, especially Lou Dobbs is much further right than Shephard Smith. Should Americans not watch CNN too?

(- but Shephard Smith's voice :)))
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19/06/2009 13:15:08
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19/06/2009 13:23:16
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Carolyn 1,

19/06/2009 13:39:49

Clever Simon,China, 19/06/2009 13:15:08
Well Carolyn, you seem to be learning !"


Like I said yesterday: Is that a boastful confession?

I'm going to black file these confessions of yours so when I have to read 2dogs and the gang of cry-babies lamenting over you being banned, (and blaming it on me) your own boastful confession will show, once and for all, that you're the one who has ruined commenting here by deleting all comments by women or are pro-western.
Horrible Cankers, for one, will be pleased to finally have proof of your paid manipulation.

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19/06/2009 13:51:01
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19/06/2009 13:56:19
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19/06/2009 14:01:41
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Skasia,

19/06/2009 14:49:46
North Korea will clearly do anything if backed into a corner, they have nothing to lose.

After perusing some of Carolyn's posts it's fairly apparent that her hero is Bill O'Reilly.
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Taz,

The Land of the Free 19/06/2009 21:14:07
If you have ever had the misfortune to get on a South Korean bus and been subjected to a mass blast of winter Kimchee passenger zephyrs...then you will understand that it would only take a synchronized mass mooning to the North to neutralize any biological attack from them.
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GibsonAustralia,

Sydney 19/06/2009 23:26:34
#12. Clever Simon, China.
Youre as unstable as any writer Ive seen.

***Youre actually confirming the GREAT GLOBAL CHINESE PLAN for the invasion of other nations. Whats in the heart of the common people towards the Anglos will be the over-all attitude of the Chinese government.

When can we expect the CHINESE invasion of other nations Postie?
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GibsonAustralia,

Sydney 19/06/2009 23:32:21
#12 Clever Simon.

Youre amazing Postie...and a threat to your own government.

Who, being a Chinese citizen would expose the GREAT CHINESE GOVERNMENT GLOBAL PLAN for the rape and plunder of other nations.
When you finally get into trouble with Beijing turn to God...Jesus Christ...and ask for His help.
Even as a joke...no one from China, who was sane, would tell such a story.
Turn to God when the troubles come.
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Skasia,

20/06/2009 03:44:04
"Fears raised over North Korea's chemical weapons"

Don't you hate western propaganda.

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20/06/2009 05:27:33
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Rev Ted,

Virginia 20/06/2009 15:34:56
I sincerely hope no chemical weapons are ever used on mankind as the conventional ones are bad enough.
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Mashimaro,

China 21/06/2009 03:55:26
It is pretty scary when Gibbering agrees with me.

Carolyn - Lynne... how is a poor chinese boy like me supposed to keep track???

CNN = Chicken Noodle News
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Alexander the Scot,

Michigan U.S.A. 14/07/2009 00:25:22
QUOSIMODO, MASHIMARO, or whatever.. I see is still spouting off from the unexplored region of the Gorbals.

 

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