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Added on the 03/01/2016 12:02:09 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media
The United States deployed a B-52 bomber over South Korea on Sunday in a show of force after North Korea allegedly carried out a nuclear test last week.
North Korea said it has successfully tested a nuclear weapon on Wednesday morning, Reuters reported.
With the politically charged Winter Olympics set to kick off within days, the North Korean Olympic charm offensive is underway, spearheaded by its "army of beauties" all-female cheering squad as it arrives in South Korea to root for athletes from both sides of the peninsula. IMAGES of cheerleaders
A ship from North Korea carrying around 120 performers bound for the Olympics docks at the port of Donghae City. The orchestra will hold two performances at the Gangneung Art Centre on the eve of the opening ceremony of the February 9-25 Pyeongchang Olympics and at the National Theatre of Korea in Seoul on February 11. IMAGES
A senior United Nations official arrives in North Korea for a rare visit aimed at defusing soaring tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme.
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.