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North Korea: Sanctions a declaration of war

North Korea said today it will view as a "declaration of war" any sanctions or pressure applied against it after its rocket launch earlier this month. In an announcement on state-run television, the country said it was ready to step up efforts to develop nuclear weapons and poised for a military response to any moves against it.

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