IPC: Connections
Iranian nuclear chief was present at North Korean A-bomb test, reports Sunday Times
Iran continues to strenuously deny it wants nuclear weapons or is actively pursuing them. Yet the evidence continues to say the exact opposite. Now there are new and credible reports that Iran is working closely with North Korea to join develop The Bomb, and that the recent North Korean nuclear…
North Korea
The old ways continue to manifest themselves as pressure mounts for people to contribute to the nation's needs including a New Year's day proclamation about required contributions of manure and scrap metal. There has also been an increase in checkpoints which is just another way to put money in the…
China to Boost Nuclear Program with Rail-Based ICBMs
China is reportedly planning the development of a nuclear missile system that can hide in underground tunnels and be transported by train, making it harder for the West to monitor. The news of the rail-based missile system comes after China made major strides in the development of its nuclear program…
Human Trafficking
The United Nations estimates some 20 million slaves, mostly women and children, are being trafficked to work in bondage, many in the sex trade—more than half of them in Asia. In a two-part series, The Pearl report went to mainland China and South East Asia to investigate this human trade:…
