UN Split Over Response to N. Korea Rocket

Russia, China resist as US, Japan call for punishment

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 6, 2009 9:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – The US and Japan have hit international resistance as they push for a firm response to yesterday’s North Korean rocket launch over Japan, the Guardian reports. As the second day of emergency UN talks begins today, China and Russia aren’t backing a proposed... Read full story »

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