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North Korea Claims It Successfully Launched First Spy Satellite, Promises More
North Korea said it successfully placed its first spy satellite in orbit on Tuesday and vowed to launch more in the near future, defying international condemnation from the United States and its allies.
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Explained: What North Korea's Satellite Launch Means For The Space Race
North Korea appears to be preparing for its third attempt this year at launching a reconnaissance satellite, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country's weapons tests.
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Seoul Says North Korea Fired Ballistic Missile Towards Sea Amid Tensions
Relations between the two Koreas are at one of their lowest points in years, with diplomacy stalled and Kim Jong Un declaring his country an "irreversible" nuclear power, as well as calling for ramped-up weapons production.
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China Blames "Negative Impact" Of US Military Drills For North Korea Tensions
China on Thursday blamed the "negative impact" of US military drills for tensions on the Korean peninsula, after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile that prompted Japan to briefly issue a seek shelter warning.
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North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan for First Time Since 2017
North Korea fired a missile over Japan for the first time in five years, further ratcheting up tensions over Kim Jong Un's nuclear program and prompting a rare public safety warning to be issued by Tokyo.
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US President Joe Biden, Japan's Kishida Vow To "Push Back" On China
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed to "push back" against China and condemned North Korea's spate of missile tests, while Biden underlined US commitment to defending Japan, in virtual talks Friday.
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Not Trying To "Replace America," Says Chinese Foreign Minister
China's foreign minister sought Thursday to downplay concerns about Beijing's global ambitions, while also hinting at consequences for countries that don't fall in line on issues like Taiwan.
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China Investigates Suspected North Korea Sanctions Breach
China said Thursday it was investigating allegations that a ship marked with Chinese characters transferred cargo to a North Korean vessel in a potential violation of UN sanctions on the high seas.
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'Refrain From Issuing More Threats' To North Korea, China Tells US
China's ambassador to Washington on Friday called on the United States to refrain from making threats over North Korea, which a day earlier launched another missile over Japan into the Pacific Ocean.
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Japan's Shinzo Abe Says UN Resolution Must Force Change In North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday called for strict enforcement of a UN resolution against North Korea over its latest nuclear test, saying the world must force a change in Pyongyang's policies.
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Russia 'Extremely Worried' About North Korea Situation
Russia on Tuesday said it was "extremely worried" about the situation in North Korea, hitting out at a "tendency towards an escalation" after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile over Japan.
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North Korea Declares Medium-Range Missile Ready For Deployment
Analysts from the US, South Korea and Japan believe the 4,500-kilometre range Hwasong-12 missile had a longer range than any previous ballistic missile launched by Kim Jong-Un's North Korea, putting US bases on the Pacific Ocean island of Guam within reach.
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Japan Nuclear Shelter Sale On Rise As North Korea Threat Looms
Sales of nuclear shelters and radiation-blocking air purifiers have surged in Japan in recent weeks as North Korea has pressed ahead with missile tests in defiance of UN sanctions.
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US Warship Carl Vinson In West Pacific For Navy Drills With Japan
The US supercarrier Carl Vinson will start joint exercises with Japan's navy on Sunday, Tokyo's defence ministry said, as the warship passes through the western Pacific after days of contention over its whereabouts.
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Japan, South Korea 'Comfort Women' Feud Flares Amid Pyongyang Missile Fears
A South Korean political vacuum and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's concerns about his conservative political base have rekindled a feud over wartime history, just as tension over North Korea makes cooperation between the US allies as vital as ever.
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North Korea Claims It Successfully Launched First Spy Satellite, Promises More
North Korea said it successfully placed its first spy satellite in orbit on Tuesday and vowed to launch more in the near future, defying international condemnation from the United States and its allies.
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Explained: What North Korea's Satellite Launch Means For The Space Race
North Korea appears to be preparing for its third attempt this year at launching a reconnaissance satellite, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country's weapons tests.
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Seoul Says North Korea Fired Ballistic Missile Towards Sea Amid Tensions
Relations between the two Koreas are at one of their lowest points in years, with diplomacy stalled and Kim Jong Un declaring his country an "irreversible" nuclear power, as well as calling for ramped-up weapons production.
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China Blames "Negative Impact" Of US Military Drills For North Korea Tensions
China on Thursday blamed the "negative impact" of US military drills for tensions on the Korean peninsula, after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile that prompted Japan to briefly issue a seek shelter warning.
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North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan for First Time Since 2017
North Korea fired a missile over Japan for the first time in five years, further ratcheting up tensions over Kim Jong Un's nuclear program and prompting a rare public safety warning to be issued by Tokyo.
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US President Joe Biden, Japan's Kishida Vow To "Push Back" On China
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed to "push back" against China and condemned North Korea's spate of missile tests, while Biden underlined US commitment to defending Japan, in virtual talks Friday.
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Not Trying To "Replace America," Says Chinese Foreign Minister
China's foreign minister sought Thursday to downplay concerns about Beijing's global ambitions, while also hinting at consequences for countries that don't fall in line on issues like Taiwan.
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China Investigates Suspected North Korea Sanctions Breach
China said Thursday it was investigating allegations that a ship marked with Chinese characters transferred cargo to a North Korean vessel in a potential violation of UN sanctions on the high seas.
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'Refrain From Issuing More Threats' To North Korea, China Tells US
China's ambassador to Washington on Friday called on the United States to refrain from making threats over North Korea, which a day earlier launched another missile over Japan into the Pacific Ocean.
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Japan's Shinzo Abe Says UN Resolution Must Force Change In North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday called for strict enforcement of a UN resolution against North Korea over its latest nuclear test, saying the world must force a change in Pyongyang's policies.
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Russia 'Extremely Worried' About North Korea Situation
Russia on Tuesday said it was "extremely worried" about the situation in North Korea, hitting out at a "tendency towards an escalation" after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile over Japan.
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North Korea Declares Medium-Range Missile Ready For Deployment
Analysts from the US, South Korea and Japan believe the 4,500-kilometre range Hwasong-12 missile had a longer range than any previous ballistic missile launched by Kim Jong-Un's North Korea, putting US bases on the Pacific Ocean island of Guam within reach.
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Japan Nuclear Shelter Sale On Rise As North Korea Threat Looms
Sales of nuclear shelters and radiation-blocking air purifiers have surged in Japan in recent weeks as North Korea has pressed ahead with missile tests in defiance of UN sanctions.
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US Warship Carl Vinson In West Pacific For Navy Drills With Japan
The US supercarrier Carl Vinson will start joint exercises with Japan's navy on Sunday, Tokyo's defence ministry said, as the warship passes through the western Pacific after days of contention over its whereabouts.
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Japan, South Korea 'Comfort Women' Feud Flares Amid Pyongyang Missile Fears
A South Korean political vacuum and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's concerns about his conservative political base have rekindled a feud over wartime history, just as tension over North Korea makes cooperation between the US allies as vital as ever.
