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August 15, 2017

North Korea Holding Off on Guam Strike, Waiting to See What "Foolish Yankees" Will Do
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North Korea says it will hold off on attacking the U.S. territory of
Guam, saying they will wait to see what the "foolish Yankees" will do
before making any decisions. Tensions have been escalating between the
U.S. and North Korea. President Trump startled the world last week by
threatening to attack North Korea with "fire and fury"-sparking concerns
about the possibility of a nuclear war. In response, North Korea
threatened to hit the waters off the U.S. territory of Guam, home to two
major sprawling U.S. military bases. Residents have spent decades
opposing the militarization of their island. Click here to see our full
interview about resistance to U.S. militarization of Guam.