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View allIn case you missed it, The Onion (a satirical newspaper) has broke the story that North Korea has destroyed all of Asia. We're awaiting further details, but we're definitely glad to know that the issue will be brought up when the UN security council meets next month. Destroying all of Asia surely warrants new sanctions on luxury goods.
http://www.theonion.com/video/tensions-mount-after-north-korea-destroys-all-of-a,20914/
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