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AP North Korea may be preparing for its third nuclear test, a show of defiance as the United Nations considers new sanctions on the dictatorship for conducting an underground nuclear explosion in May, according to a U.S. government official.
North Korea conducted an underground explosion on May 25, its first since a 2006 atomic test. The official, who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the unreleased information, would not provide details regarding the assessment.
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The White House National Security Council would not comment on the assessment of a possible third nuclear test in the works.
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In Brussels, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said there are no indications North Korea is making preparations for a military strike. Gates says the Pyongyang regime is unpredictable, however, so he does not dismiss the threats.
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