kim myong-chol warned that if there was an interdiction of north korean vessels the north korean government would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington.
kim myong-chol stated that north korea would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington dc.

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Answer: 4

Specifically a Baptist.
Specifically Gnostic.

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Answer: 1

my final word: ignoring has the effect of normalizing.
taking advantage has the effect of reinforcing.

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Answer: 0

Syrian forces bombard Homs, Russia warns of civil war
Syrian forces bombard Homs, Lavrov arrives for talks

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Answer:
3