Clinton Arrives in Japan, Warns North Korea

Secretary of state begins week of visits in Asia

By the Associated Press

Posted Feb 16, 2009 7:47 AM CST

(AP) – Hillary Clinton, on her first trip as secretary of state, arrived today in Tokyo, where she warned North Korea to live up to its commitments to dismantle its nuclear programs, reports the AP. Clinton said the main issues on her agenda include climate change, clean... Read full story »

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Secretary of state begins week of visits in Asia

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