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North Korea launches long-range rocket
Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2016
» North Korea launched a long-range rocket Sunday in defiance of international warnings, in a move widely viewed as a disguised ballistic missile test.
Japan, US mull financial sanctions on North Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2016
» TOKYO - Japan, the United States and South Korea are considering slapping financial sanctions on North Korea for conducting a fourth nuclear test last month, diplomatic sources said on Saturday.
Kim Jong Un: Latest nuke test was "self-defence"
Kyodo News, Published on 10/01/2016
» North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told military officers that the country's nuclear test earlier this week was an act of self-defence against the United States nuclear threat, the state-run news agency reported on Sunday.
US flies B-52 over South Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 10/01/2016
» SEOUL - The United States military on Sunday dispatched a nuclear-capable B-52 bomber on a flight over South Korea, in an apparent show of force to North Korea following its globally condemned fourth nuclear test.
UN, US condemn Bangkok bombers
Kyodo News, Published on 18/08/2015
» NEW YORK - UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon was "shocked" to learn about the deadly explosion in Bangkok on Monday and expressed hope that "those responsible will be brought to justice," according to a statement from a UN spokesperson.
Japan unveils US$3.5m aid for Rohingya
Kyodo News, Published on 20/06/2015
» Japan announced Saturday it will provide US$3.5 million (432 million yen) in emergency grant aid to support mainly Rohingya migrants from Myanmar left adrift at sea, as the plight of the thousands of "boat people" draws international attention.