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US to boost naval presence in Asia-Pacific, citing N. Korea threat
The US will send two more missile defense system destroyers to Japan by 2017, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said, adding that the decision was related to North Korea’s recent missile launches
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North Korea urged to ‘stop provocative activities’ after it test-fires 25 short range rockets into the sea
North Korea has been told today to stop 'provocative activities' after it test-fired 25 rockets into the sea. The rockets were fired from an area located on the east coast and flew about 42 miles
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US ‘monitoring situation’ as North Korea test-fires 25 rockets into sea
Rockets are latest in series of launches that have provoked criticism and were allegedly fired off North's east coast The US on Sunday called on North Korea to refrain from provocative actions, after South Korea
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China Orders Troops and Tanks to North Korean Border
China is reportedly beefing up its military presence on the North Korean border amid heightening tensions in the region. The troop mobilisation is said to be taking place along with deployment of dozens of tanks
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Kerry in China to urge North Korea pressure
US Secretary of State has begun meetings with top officials in Beijing to urge them to use their considerable influence over North Korea to calm rising tensions in the region. Kerry’s first official visit to
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N. Korean Missile Launchpad moved into Firing Position
A North Korean missile launcher has moved into the firing position with rockets facing skyward, Kyodo reports, citing a Japan defense official. The Japanese government is on high alert, citing indications that Pyongyang might soon
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Chinese Professor: 70-80% Chance of War With North Korea
As the reclusive state prepares another imminent missile launch, a professor with the Chinese Communist Party has warned that there is a 70-80% chance of war with North Korea
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