North Korea continues missile barrage with test over Japan

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North Korea continued its barrage of weapons tests on Thursday, with Japan saying missiles were shot over its northern territory and South Korea saying it detected at least two missiles shot toward its eastern waters. The launches are the latest in a series of North Korean weapons test in recent months that have raised tensions in the region. They came a day after Pyongyang fired more than 20 missiles, the most it has fired in a single day ever.

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Times of India

North Korea keeps up missile barrage with suspected ICBM that spooked Japan

While South Korean officials didn't immediately release more specific flight details, the longer-range missile may have been fired on a high angle to avoid reaching the territory of the North's neighbours. Japan's Defence Minister Yasukazu said one of the North Korean missiles reached a maximum altitude of 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) and flew about 750 kilometers (460 miles).

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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News18 India

N Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Including One Failed ICBM in Fresh Attack; Japan Warns Residents to Take Shelter

North Korea also fired a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile that triggered an alert for residents in parts of central and northern Japan to seek shelter

3 months ago·India

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Reuters

North Korea ICBM may have failed in flight, officials say; residents in Japan told to shelter

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Thursday, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that triggered an alert for residents in parts of central and northern Japan to seek shelter.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

North Korea keeps up missile barrage with suspected ICBM

North Korea continued its barrage of weapons tests on Thursday, firing at least three missiles including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile that forced the Japanese government to issue evacuation alerts and temporarily halt trains.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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