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2013年4月12日星期五

Morning Digest: U.S. agency says North Korea has nuclear weapon but seen unlikely

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04/12/2013

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U.S. agency says North Korea has nuclear weapon but seen unlikely

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Russia warns U.S. on human rights law, seeks to limit damage

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White House denies having any role in Jay-Z, Beyonce Cuba trip

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's spokesman on Thursday denied any White House role in allowing a visit to Cuba by rapper Jay-Z and pop star Beyonce last week, after the hip hop mogul released a song that suggested he had presidential permission for the trip..

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No heads lost in Thatcher statue debate...yet

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