President George W Bush has defended the recent disclosure of intelligence by the US on suspected nuclear links between North Korea and Syria.

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Last week, the White House briefed Congress on what it said was evidence that Syria had been building a secret nuclear reactor with North Korean help.

It presented intelligence seven months after Israel bombed the site. Syria said the US claim was "ridiculous".

(BBC)

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