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Pakistan launches ballistic missile amid growing regional arms race
EghtesadOnline: Pakistan has conducted training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Shaheen-1, a day after India conducted first night trial of Agni-II missile, which could prompt…
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U.N. condemns 'outrageous' North Korea missile launch, Pyongyang says more to come
EghtesadOnline: The United Nations condemned North Korea’s “outrageous” firing of a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday, demanding Pyongyang halt its weapons program but holding back on any…
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Trump Vows ‘All Options’ Open After North Korea Missile Launch
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump said that “all options” are under consideration in response to North Korea firing an unidentified ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday as Kim Jong…
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Stocks Drop, Yen Jumps After Korea Missile Launch
EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks fell and the yen gained after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan, promising to fan simmering tensions with the U.S. Gold extended a rally above $1,300…
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North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan, Renewing Tensions in Asia
EghtesadOnline: North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday, rattling Asian markets as the U.S. and its allies weighed a response to Kim Jong Un’s latest provocation.
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North Korea test-fires ballistic missile ahead of G20 summit
EghtesadOnline: North Korea test-launched a ballistic missile from its western region into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, ahead of a summit of leaders from…
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North Korea warns of 'bigger gift package' for U.S. after latest test
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of a new ballistic missile controlled by a precision guidance system and ordered the development of more powerful strategic…
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, Drawing Ire of Neighbors
EghtesadOnline: North Korea conducted another missile test early Monday, drawing condemnation from South Korea and Japan just days after world leaders vowed to take tougher measures against Kim…
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North Korea leader Kim guides test of new anti-aircraft weapon
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test of a new anti-aircraft weapon system and ordered its mass production and deployment throughout the country, the state news…
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New nuclear-capable missile test a success, North Korea says
EghtesadOnline: North Korea said on Monday it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium- to long-range ballistic missile a day earlier, claiming further advancement in a weapons program…
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Iran to defend itself needs no one’s permission: FM’s spokesman
EghtesadOnline: Commenting on Iran’s national and defensive issues is far beyond any foreign countries or international institutions’ jurisdiction, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman emphasized.
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U.S. deploys high-tech radar amid heightened North Korea rhetoric: official
EghtesadOnline: A high-tech sea-based U.S. military radar has left Hawaii to monitor for potential North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile test launches, a U.S. defense official said…
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North Korea says can test-launch ICBM at any time: KCNA
EghtesadOnline: North Korea said on Sunday it can test launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at any time from any location set by leader Kim Jong Un, saying the United States' hostile…
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North Korea's claim on ICBM test plausible: experts
EghtesadOnline: North Korea has been working through 2016 on developing components for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), making the isolated nation's claim that it was close to a…
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North Korea's Kim says close to test launch of ICBM
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Sunday that the isolated nuclear-capable country was close to test-launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
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U.S. officials say North Korea preparing missile launch: report
EghtesadOnline: North Korea is preparing to launch an intermediate-range ballistic missile in the next three days, Fox Business Network reported on Tuesday, citing two unidentified U.S. officials.
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Despite failures, North Korea could field missile next year: U.S. expert
EghtesadOnline: In spite of the apparent failure of another North Korean missile test at the weekend, the country's aggressive testing schedule could see its Musudan intermediate ballistic missile…
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North Korea's fifth nuclear test prompts U.S. calls for more sanctions
EghtesadOnline: North Korea conducted its fifth and biggest nuclear test on Friday and said it had mastered the ability to mount a warhead on a ballistic missile, ratcheting up a threat that…
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After North Korea launch, Japan, South Korean leaders agree to cooperate
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday agreed with South Korean President Park Geun-hye to closely cooperate regarding North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch, the…
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North Korea fires submarine-launched ballistic missile towards Japan
EghtesadOnline: A North Korean submarine fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday that flew about 500 km (311 miles) toward Japan, a show of improving technological capability for the isolated…