[02:03.33]Correspondents say there's been a easing of tension between Sudan and South Sudan since they agreed to resume pumping oil last month.
[02:11.28]The United States says it's not seen any evidence of large-scale troop movements by North Korea, but its latest threats have been taken seriously.
[02:20.84]There's been shrill rhetoric from the North in recent days including the declaration of a state of war with South Korea.
[02:26.84]The White House spokesman Jay Carney said the US had already taken measures in response.
[02:32.04]"The actions we've taken are prudent, and they include on missile defence to enhance both the homeland and ally security
[02:39.74]and other actions like the B-2 and B-52 flights have been important steps to reassure our allies,
[02:45.45]demonstrate our resolve to the North, and reduce pressure on Seoul to take unilateral action."
[02:49.81]Earlier South Korea warned of a strong and swift military reaction to any provocation from the North.
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