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Pyongyang invites foreign journalists to cover anniversary rocket launch

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North Korea opens its doors to foreign media, as they show off their satellite launch. But will Western journalists question the regime, as guests of Pyongyang? We also take a look at a little Mexican newspaper that is taking on a big issue.

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