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North Korea's nuclear test triggers social media firestorm in China: The SinoFile

And some are angry at the amount of humanitarian aid being funneled into what many are calling a rogue nation.

Implosion or explosion? What's next for the "new" regime in North Korea?

From peaceful assimilation to all-out nuclear war on the Korean peninsula, international security experts make their best predictions for the future of North Korea after the death of Kim Jong-il.

FIFA World Cup Day 5: the 'group of death' begins with Cote d'Ivoire and Portugal

The highlight of this day is the "group of death" match between Cote d'Ivoire and Portugal that could become one of the highlights of the tournament. Two great teams. Winner likely to advance, loser l