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North Korea launches short range surface-to-ship missiles off east coast, says Seoul

North Korea launches short range surface-to-ship missiles off east coast, says Seoul

South Koreas military said that North Korea fired several short-range surface-to-ship missiles off its east coast on Thursday (8 June). The projectiles went around 200km (124 miles) and were launched from the North Korean town of Wonsan in Gangwon province. Through its latest test involving different types of missiles, Pyongyang might be trying to gain the upper hand in relations with South Korea and the US, a spokesman for the South Korean military said. Jun 8, 2017
Islamic State launch simultaneous twin attacks on Iran capital

Islamic State launch simultaneous twin attacks on Iran capital

Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attacks on Irans parliament and Ayatollah Khomeinis shrine on 7 June, killing at least 7 people. The two attacks happened almost simultaneously in Tehran, and Iranian officials say they foiled a third attack. Jun 7, 2017
Chaos in Middle East after Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar

Chaos in Middle East after Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar

Supermarket shelves are empty in the Qatar capital Doha. People are storing up large quantities of food water after several Arab nations recently cut ties with Qatar, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen. These nations accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism. Qatar relies on its Gulf neighbors for 80% of its food imports. Iran has called for dialogues to resolve the conflict and has sent food supplies to Qatar. The rift also led to the suspension of all flights between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors. Angry customers lined up outside of the Qatar Airways office to demand refunds. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has taken the credit for the split. Jun 7, 2017
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