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North Korea conducts its sixth nuclear test

North Korea conducts its sixth nuclear test

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 was detected in a North Korean province. The artificial quake was caused by North Koreas sixth nuclear test. The hermit kingdom confirmed it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe contemned North Korea for continuing its nuclear program. The country has conducted five nuclear detonations in the past, two of them in 2016. The current blast was up to 6 times stronger than the last nuclear test. Sep 3, 2017
North Korea says it has developed 'advanced hydrogen bomb'

North Korea says it has developed 'advanced hydrogen bomb'

Under third-generation leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea has been pursuing a nuclear device small and light enough to fit on a long-range ballistic missile, without affecting its range and making it capable of surviving re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Sep 3, 2017
Man encounters shark while swimming from police

Man encounters shark while swimming from police

A man who was stopped by North Carolina police for carrying illegal contraband in his car on August 30, fled from authorities on foot before diving into the ocean, where he was trailed by a large shark.  Sep 1, 2017
Why Columbus Day is being replaced by Indigenous Peoples Day

Why Columbus Day is being replaced by Indigenous Peoples Day

Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday in favour of changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, citing the opinion of many who consider the Italian explorer a symbol of genocide for native indigenous peoples in North America and elsewhere.  Sep 1, 2017
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