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Cheney a blood-thirsty beast, says North Korea

North Korea branded US Vice President Dick Cheney a "blood-thirsty beast" on Thursday and said his criticism of dictator Kim Jong-Il had set back hopes for a resumption of six-party talks.

"Cheney is hated as the most cruel monster and blood-thirsty beast as he has drenched various parts of the world in blood," a North Korea foreign ministry spokesman said.

The attack came in response to Cheney's comment on North Korean leader Kim in an interview with CNN's "Larry King Live" program aired on Monday.

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