North Korea has told its key ally, China, that it is prepared to stage one or even two more nuclear tests this year in an effort to force the United States into diplomatic talks, said a source with direct knowledge of the message.
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North Korea tells China:
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Allies can develop unofficial relations with China:
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North Korea stages ``successful'' nuclear test
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N. Korea will put American on trial
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US, S. Korea plan more military exercises
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N. Korea to try American journalists
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China says looking forward to cyber talks with US
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Gates says diplomatic engagement with N. Korea 'possible'
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North Korea to allow UN nuclear inspections
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China, Japan to hold strategic dialogue
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N. Korea says it supports dialogue but will never ``beg'' for it
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China ready to resume human rights dialogue with US
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N.Korea mounts propaganda drive
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North Korea 'would use' nuclear weapons
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Russia, China urge North Korea
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S.Korea may send envoy to China
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N. Korea in fresh vow to build up nuclear deterrent