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US and South Korea fire missiles in show of force after North Korea ICBM test

US and South Korea fire missiles in show of force after North Korea ICBM test

The US and South Korea fired a barrage of missiles after North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The two allies carried out the joint military exercises involving live firing off South Korea on Wednesday, 5 July, a day after Pyongyang fired its missile.Though the Norths projectile was earlier thought to be an intermediate-range missile, it has now emerged that the projectile was indeed an ICBM as claimed by the reclusive state. Both South Korean and American militaries have confirmed that it was an ICBM – the first such test undertaken by the reclusive regime. Jul 5, 2017
Kim Jong Un regime will face destruction South Korea warns after missile launch

Kim Jong Un regime will face destruction South Korea warns after missile launch

South Koreas military warned North Korea on July 4 after the North claimed it successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Director of Operations at South Koreas Joint Chief of Staff Cho Han-Gyu said, If North Korea ignores our militarys warning and continues provocations, we clearly warn that Kim Jong Un regime will face destruction. Jul 4, 2017
Beijing slams Indian border troops crossing into Chinese territory as very serious

Beijing slams Indian border troops crossing into Chinese territory as very serious

China has accused Indian border forces of allegedly crossing into its territory. It described the border incursion near North Indian state of Sikkim as very serious and slammed New Delhi of violating a convention signed in 1890 between Britain and China relating to Sikkim and Tibet.The cross-border tensions rapidly escalated in recent days due to a road construction by China, which both India and Bhutan oppose. It resulted in India and China reportedly deploying thousands of troops in frontier positions. The last time the two countries engaged militarily in Sikkim was in 1967. Jul 4, 2017
Tokyo blasts North Korea over latest missile launch that landed in Japanese waters

Tokyo blasts North Korea over latest missile launch that landed in Japanese waters

North Korea has yet again test-fired a missile on Tuesday (4 July), landing in Japans exclusive economic zone after travelling about 40 minutes. The distance covered by the projectile reportedly showed that it was a mid-range missile. It reportedly flew more than 930km (580 miles). Japanese government said it had strongly protested against Pyongyang and called the latest launch a clear violation of U.N. resolutions. Jul 4, 2017
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