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Justice Department defends handling of journalist email search

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Justice Department said on Friday that officials up to Attorney General Eric Holder vetted a decision to search an email account belonging to a Fox News reporter whose report on North Korea prompted a leak investigation.Full story

North Korea says will take 'positive steps' for peace

BEIJING (Reuters) - A North Korean envoy told China's president on Friday that his reclusive country was willing to take "positive actions" to ensure peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, as China steps up diplomatic efforts to bring Pyongyang back to talks. Full story

North Korea says willing to take China's advice to start talks

BEIJING (Reuters) - An envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un told a senior Chinese leader on Thursday that North Korea is willing to take China's advice to start talks to resolve tension on the Korean peninsula, China's state television reported. Full story

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  North Korea officials visit Beijing

A high-ranking North Korean party and military official travel from Pyongyang to Beijing marking the country's first official visit to China this year. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Journalists targeted in government leak investigations

Information has emerged  in the Justice Department seizure of Associated Press phone records as well as the news that reporter for Fox News is now a target of a leak investigation concerning North Korea.  NBC’s Michael Isikoff reports.  

  American begins 15 years of hard labor in N. Korea

American tour operator Kenneth Bae has started his sentence of 15 years of hard labor in North Korea after being accused of anti-government activities in the reclusive state. The U.S. State Department has demanded his immediate release.

  North Korea military has new defense chief

North Korea shakes up their military leadership by appointing a little-known army general, Jang Jong Nam, as minister of the People's Armed Forces. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Obama talks North Korean, Syrian crises

As the South Korean president visits the White House, and Secretary of State Kerry visits Russia, President Obama addresses escalating tensions in Syria and North Korea. NBC's Steve Handelsman reports.

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