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U.S. suspects North Korea may try second test

17 Oct 2006 12:55:41 GMT
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WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The United States would not be surprised if North Korea attempts a second nuclear test in order to be provocative, the White House said on Tuesday.

Amid reports of activity near the site of North Korea's first nuclear test, White House spokesman Tony Snow would not discuss U.S. intelligence but said:

"Well, let me put it this way. The North Koreans have made no secret of their desire to be provocative. The first test, while nuclear, did have a low yield and perhaps it would not be unreasonable to expect that the North Koreans would like to try to something again."

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