Still, President Kim may yet resist the temptations of a security scare, in favour of reducing tensions with the North.

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One New York City woman says she's planning to move her entire family to a smaller town in Arizona this spring, with a goal of reducing tensions and conflict in her environment.

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Reducing tensions with Pakistan will be a challenge.

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As well as encouraging users to vote, the platform sends out violence-prevention messages, provides civic education and updates communities about relevant peace-building activities, with the aim of de-escalating tensions and reducing the potential for conflict.

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