North Korea: UN Security Council

North Korean Dept: Despite pleas and warnings, North Korea conducted a third nuclear weapon test today, today, a blast much more powerful than previous tests in 2006 and 2009. The test illustrates once again both North Korean resolve to continue to develop its nuclear program and the ineffectiveness of efforts restrain Pyongyang. The UN Security Council is expected to meet today over how to react to the blast, according to Globe and Mail. Ottawa is being urged to demand more from companies that supply military equipment and services. A report, by well-known technology executive Tom Jenkins, suggests requiring companies to show how they will help promote domestic development in key sectors, including Arctic and marine security; protection of the soldier; command and support; cyber security; training systems; and in-service support, The Globe s Steven Chase and Bill Curry report and pyongyang thumbs nose at world with latest nuke blast New rules for military suppliers to Canada (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.